QR code linking to this job posting Phlebotomist/ Health Care Assistant in Cambs inCambs PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025

Depending on experience  PERMANENT 
Job summary
A vacancyhas arisen in our busy GP practice in the market town ofMarch, Cambsfor a part-timeHealthcare Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiasticand motivated person to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on teamworkand offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.Thesuccessful candidate will provide support to our Clinical Team, assisting witha wide range of patient care and clinical duties. Applicants will need to beflexible, reliable, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.As aHealthcare Assistant, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrativeduties under indirect supervision. You will be an important member of thepractice team, working within clear parameters and after appropriate trainingand competency assessment.

Main duties of the job
Key ResponsibilitiesPhlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGsAdministering selected vaccines in line with the national schedule and legal authorisationAdministering medications by injection (with appropriate authorisation)Undertaking NHS Health ChecksChaperoning and assisting patients during examinationsProcessing and managing laboratory samplesMaintaining and cleaning clinical equipment and treatment roomsAccurate clinical record keeping usingSystmOneandArdens templatesSupporting administrative systems in the practiceSignposting patients to relevant services or organisationsAttending practice meetings and completing mandatory training

About us
Exciting Opportunity Healthcare Assistant (HCA)An exciting opportunity has arisen for aHealthcare Assistantto join our thriving, forward-thinking, and very supportive team forpart-time hours.We are looking for a hardworking, caring, and motivated individual to join our small and friendly practice in the market town ofMarch, just 25 miles from Peterborough and 35 miles from Cambridge.Mercheford House Surgeryis a well-established and forward-thinking GMS practice, caring for approximately 6,900 patients, with numbers steadily increasing as the local population grows.Our team includes2 GP Partners, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, and 2 Healthcare Assistants, supported by a skilled and welcoming administrative and operational team. We work closely with theFenland PCN, which gives us access to additional services including GP, paramedics, pharmacists, social prescribers, and care co-ordinators.We useSystmOne, AccuRx, and Doctorlink, and are proud to have been ratedGood by the CQC.At Mercheford House Surgery, we value our staff and their wellbeing as highly as our patients. We are looking for an HCA who shares our values, demonstrates excellent patient care, and is committed to being an integral part of our supportive and friendly team.

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
Depending on

Experience
Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
A3866-25-0002

Job location
s28 Elwyn RoadMarchCambsPE15 9BY

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Job responsibilities
Healthcare AssistantMercheford House Surgery March, CambridgeshireHours: Wednesday PM, Thursday all day, Friday all day

Job summary
A vacancy has arisen in our busy GP practice in the market town ofMarch, Cambsfor a part-timeHealthcare Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on teamwork and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.The successful candidate will provide support to our Clinical Team, assisting with a wide range of patient care and clinical duties. Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.About the RoleAs a Healthcare Assistant, you will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties under indirect supervision. You will be an important member of the practice team, working within clear parameters and after appropriate training and competency assessment.Key ResponsibilitiesPhlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGsAdministering selected vaccines in line with the national schedule and legal authorisationAdministering medications by injection (with appropriate authorisation)Undertaking NHS Health ChecksChaperoning and assisting patients during examinationsProcessing and managing laboratory samplesMaintaining and cleaning clinical equipment and treatment roomsAccurate clinical record keeping usingSystmOneandArdens templatesSupporting administrative systems in the practiceSignposting patients to relevant services or organisationsAttending practice meetings and completing mandatory trainingAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent patient care.Essential:Previous

Experience
as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)Competence in phlebotomyNVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or aboveDesirable:NVQ Level 3 qualificationBasic IT skillsAdditional InformationYou must be committed to patient confidentiality, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.This role is subject to aDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkin line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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Qualifications
EssentialPrevious

Experience
as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community setting)Competence in phlebotomyNVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or aboveDesirableNVQ Level 3 qualificationBasic IT skills

Experience
EssentialPrevious

Experience
as a Healthcare Assistant (general practice, hospital or community settingCompetence in phlebotomyDesirable

Experience
working in Primary care or GP Practice

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Qualifications
EssentialPrevious

Experience
EssentialPrevious

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.Employer

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