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 it is offered on a full or part-time basis 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 role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Please see attached for further information.
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.

Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
29174
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 do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
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 working in a GP practice/primary care
• Strong clinical skills.

Qualifications
Desirable

• 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 working in a GP practice/primary care
• Strong clinical skills.

Qualifications
Desirable

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

Skills Required