Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 1RG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2872-25-0014 |
Summary
Job Summary The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays an essential role in supporting the clinical team in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the general practice setting. Working under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the HCA assists with clinical duties, health promotion, and administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the practice. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Duties: Take and record vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate Perform phlebotomy Conduct ECGs and report findings to clinicians Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures/clips Perform urinalysis, measure height, weight, and BMI Conduct NHS Health Checks and basic screening tests Administer vaccinations/injections (B12), if trained and authorised Chaperone patients during consultations or intimate examinations Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment following infection control policies Administrative Duties: Accurately input clinical data and observations into patient records (e.g. SystmOne) Support clinicians by preparing patients for procedures Manage clinical stock levels and ensure appropriate supplies are available Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives Assist with patient recall systems (e.g. for chronic disease reviews) Health Promotion: Provide basic lifestyle advice (e.g. smoking cessation, healthy eating) Support patients with managing long-term conditions (under direction of clinicians) The successful candidate will be required to work across both sites.