Healthcare Assistant in Hitchin

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership is seeking a skilled and compassionate HCA to join our friendly clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA who enjoys working in a patient‑focused primary care environment and being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties of the Role

• Undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care, and recording patient observations in line with practice protocols and current clinical guidelines.
• Support clinicians during consultations, procedures, and examinations where required.
• Accurately label, process, and store blood samples, ensuring compliance with laboratory, infection control, and health and safety procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, and medical supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Provide reassurance, support, and compassionate care to patients of all ages, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Maintain accurate patient records and data entry using the clinical system in line with practice policies and GDPR requirements.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure smooth workflow and effective patient care delivery.
• Follow all safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention, and health and safety procedures.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm
• 25 to 30 hours per week, flexible within this range depending on practice needs

Person Specification / Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice, primary care, or clinical setting.
• Competency in venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, NHS Health Checks, and basic clinical observations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently.
• Aware of health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Care certificate or equivalent for Phlebotomy, Certificate of training for Woundcare, Competency sign offs for ECG's NHS health checks, and part1 health checks such as diabetes.
• Up to date knowledge of infection control, health and safety, and safe handling of biological samples.

Experience

• Previous experience in a GP practice or primary care environment.
• Knowledge of NHS systems, policies, and procedures.
• Additional training in clinical procedures or healthcare support roles.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role contributing directly to patient care and wellbeing.

About Us

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership is a GP practice providing high-quality primary care services to our local community. We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive working environment. Our team values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Application

If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a friendly, dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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.