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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced General Practice Health Care Assistant to work at our busy Town Centre Practice.
You will be part of a team who are responsible for providing an efficient and well-led service to our patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the GPs, Practice Nurses and support staff to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
We are looking for someone to work full time over 4 days. The working pattern will be; Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri. It will include 8am starts and 6.30pm finish times.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of this role include:
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure checks
- Urine testing, urinalysis and submitting samples to the laboratory following the practice protocol.
- Obtaining of specimens, ensuring their maintenance under correct conditions and dispatch.
- NHS Health Checks.
- Compression
- Assisting in health promotion activities for groups of patients e.g. promotion of a healthy lifestyle through smoking cessation, diet and exercise.
- Blood Glucose measurement.
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of equipment
- Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Nurses, GPs, Partners or the Practice Manager.
About us
Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre is a busy GP training Practice with 17,400 patients which creates a busy atmosphere. We have a Nursing Team of 10 who support each other to ensure a smooth day to day operation.
We offer in-house training for all roles as well as Protected Learning Time once a month. Benefits for this role include an NHS Pension Scheme, holiday entitlement which increases with length of service and a competitive pay rate.
We value reliability, responsibility, good communication and the ability to adapt to changing situations as well as managing your time effectively.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A1201-26-0005
Job locations
Leicester Terrace
Northampton
NN2 6AL
United Kingdom
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