Job summary Newport Pagnell Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team on a part-time basis, for approximately 23 hours per week. Working under the direct supervision of the lead nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas. The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Venepuncture and phlebotomy checks. New patient health checks. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations. Providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers. About us Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is a large training practice based in the town of Newport Pagnell, with two further sites in the area. We have 30,000 patients and own PCN, The Bridge. We like to support learning and development and can offer NHS pension as part of our employment package. Date posted 08 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8835 Job locations Queens Avenue Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire MK16 8QT Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a GP practice. Strong clinical skills. Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills. Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong organisational and time management skills. Qualifications Essential Successful completion of the Care Certificate. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Desirable A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a GP practice. Strong clinical skills. Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post. Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills. Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong organisational and time management skills. Qualifications Essential Successful completion of the Care Certificate. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Desirable A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address Queens Avenue Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire MK16 8QT Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)