About this role
Job summary
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.To provide individualised, high quality care ensuring patients feel understood, respected and involved in their own health journey.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant at Bugbrooke Medical Practice, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient examinations, taking vital signs, managing medical records and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will posses strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
About us
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is committed to providing high-quality patient care delivered by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. We are a rural practice caring for over 10,750 patients and dispensing to over 3,500 patients.
We are part of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and a proud member of the Blue Primary Care Network (PCN). Together, we work to ensure patients have access to all the services they need.
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is an accredited training practice and for many years has been involved in the post graduate training of fully qualified doctors who wish to enter the speciality of general practice.
Our vision is clear, to be a trusted provider in healthcare, delivering exceptional, personalised care that is deeply rooted in our commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence, and community engagement.
Job description Job responsibilities
As an HCA in our practice, you will play a vital role in supporting our GPs and Nursing team by performing clinical tasks, managing patient health checks, and ensuring our treatment rooms are maintained to the highest standards.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). We are looking for someone to work approximately 25 hours per week, with some flexibility in shift patterns available.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous experience working as an HCA within a GP practice or NHS setting is highly desirable. Phlebotomy certification is essential. Experience in assisting with clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs and preparing treatment areas. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members. Strong ability to build rapport with patients, showing empathy and understanding in various situations. Meticulous in recording patient information and following protocols to ensure high quality care.
Desirable
Familiarity with SystmOne or similar medical records management is preferred.
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 Bugbrooke Medical Practice
Address Levitts Road
Bugbrooke
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN7 3QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bugbrookemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)