Overview
Job Summary
We will make sure you are fully inducted and trained. It's important to us that you feel safe and supported in your role.
You'd be suited to this role if you have experience working as an HCA or in a patient-facing role.
You will need a relevant Care Certificate, NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent experience.
You will have a good understanding of long-term condition monitoring and competence in venepuncture, blood pressure and pulse checks, understanding the importance of preliminary health checks.
Responsibilities
* You will ensure that our patients who are unable to attend the surgery receive equitable access to care.
* Support routine health checks and carry out preliminary assessments as part of long-term condition review processes under the direction of the nursing and GP team.
* Record clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, weight, urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and blood glucose monitoring.
* This role involves driving a Suffolk GP Federation vehicle to undertake patient visits, so the successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license.
About Us
Please see the full Job Description for further information.
Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.
Details
Date posted 04 September 2025
Pay scheme Other
Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 27867
Job locations Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham
CB9 8DN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Housebound and Care Home Patients
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA to provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to patients who are housebound or living in care homes, under the supervision of clinicians. The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company. Suffolk GP Federation is a not-for-profit organisation owned by 57 GP practices. Our aim is to find innovative solutions to the challenges currently faced by the NHS, while at the same time protecting the interests of general practice and ensuring that patients continue to receive the very best care.
Contract type
* Permanent Part Time: 28.5 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays)
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 (Band 3)
What We Can Offer You
* Innovative teams with a collaborative environment and a voice that is heard
* Visible and supportive management with operational backing
* Excellent IT support and equipment
* Commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in service cover
* Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
* Blue light card employer: access to discounts online and on the high street
Interviews for this role will take place at the Unity Hub, Haverhill, on Thursday 25 September.
Qualifications
* Care Certificate, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent experience
* Understanding of long-term condition monitoring and competence in venepuncture, blood pressure and pulse checks
* Ability to perform preliminary health checks
Privacy and Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Employer details
Employer Suffolk GP Federation CIC
Address Haverhill, Long Melford & Lavenham, CB9 8DN
Website https://suffolkfed.org.uk/
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