Location: Princes Risborough & Buckinghamshire clinics various locations
Hours: 22.5 per week covering Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Salary: Dependent on experience starting from £15,327 per annum.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and adaptable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our growing Planned Care Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of community-based services, including Intermediate Gynaecology, Phlebotomy, and Health Checks, supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care across Buckinghamshire.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of clinics, providing direct patient support, assisting with clinical procedures, and contributing to an excellent patient experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a varied and patient-focused environment and is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare within the community.
The role will require travel to various NHS sites throughout the Bucks County and a full driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct patient health checks, including basic observations and monitoring of vital signs
· Perform phlebotomy procedures efficiently and in line with clinical guidelines
· Act as a chaperone during patient examinations to ensure comfort, dignity, and safety
· Support gynaecology clinics and assisted GPs during a range of procedures
· Process and managed laboratory samples, ensuring accurate handling and documentation
· Maintain surgical equipment and medications, including regular stock rotation and replenishment
· Oversee consulting rooms by clearing, cleaning, and restocking to maintain clinical readiness
· Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions
· Assist GPwSI (General Practitioners with Special Interest) and Consultants during clinics and procedures
· Contribute to the assessment and ongoing monitoring of patients’ health and wellbeing
· Promote health awareness and encouraged positive health and lifestyle choices among patients
· Support the collection and collation of patient data related to health and wellbeing needs
· Contact patients to arrange and coordinate appointments in a professional and timely manner
· Carry out general administrative duties as required to support clinical operations
· Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by management
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a healthcare setting.
- HCA 15 Competencies
- Competency in phlebotomy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Willingness to travel between NHS sites across Buckinghamshire.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting women's health or gynaecology services.
- Previous experience acting as a clinical chaperone.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
- Experience using NHS clinical systems and electronic patient records.
- Understanding of community healthcare services.
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of community healthcare services.
- Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Variety in your role with exposure to phlebotomy, women's health, and preventative healthcare services.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to patients within your local community.
At FedBucks, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare services that improve patient outcomes across Buckinghamshire. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values teamwork, professional development, and exceptional patient care.
About FedBucks
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 45 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.
As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.
Pay: From £15,327.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- HCA 15 Competencies: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
