Job Description

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team. The hours for this role can be flexible so please apply to discuss.
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 have experience in a healthcare environment, are keen to learn new skills and are 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.
Other information:

• Rated as Outstanding by CQC.
• Part of a Primary Care Network.
• 6 GP Partners, 10 Salaried GPs.
• 2 GP Trainer/Practice Educators.
• Support for both Student Nurses, Student Paramedics and Medical Students.
• Urgent Care Team.
• SystmOne Practice.
• Visiting consultants.

For further information email/telephone 01908 773651, blmkicb.npmchr@nhs.net and ask for WendyKerr or Penny Giraudeau.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
8835-5
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

• Confidence and competence in a health care environment.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice.
• Strong clinical skills.

Qualifications
Essential

• na

Desirable

• A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Successful completion of the Care Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Confidence and competence in a health care environment.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice.
• Strong clinical skills.

Qualifications
Essential

• na

Desirable

• A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Successful completion of the Care Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

Skills Required