Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

Phlebotomy

NHS Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Urinalysis

ECG Recording

Dressings

Removal of Stitches

Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics

Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection

Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner

Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments, change bedrolls and curtains

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Order of stocks and supplies as required

Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy

Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Chaperoning

Patient liaison for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)

Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia

Attend and participate in practice meetings.

Main Duties of the Job

Put patients first, consider the patients' wishes in all that they do

Act with integrity, maintain the privacy, needs, and dignity of patients, work with integrity, be trustworthy and accountable for own work

Take pride in what they do, strive for the highest standards in their own work and challenge colleagues to do the same

Strive to be the best in terms of patient care and teamwork

Respect others - patients, visitors, and colleagues; actively give and receive feedback

Understand, accept, and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality

Have the ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense to respond to patients' enquiries and colleagues

Have an understanding and acceptance of one's capabilities and limitations

Have the ability to work without direct supervision and determine one's own workload priorities

Be flexible, willing to cover sickness and holidays

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

About Us

Millwood Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. The Practice has 3 partners and 5 salaried GPs, a Nurse Practitioner team of 7, a nursing team of 6, a healthcare assistant team of 4 which are looking to expand to 5, a home visiting team, a pharmacy team, an admin team, a reception team, and a management team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us.

Date posted: 05 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A0679-25-0003

Job Locations

Mill Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8HS

Falklands Surgery, Falkland Way, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8RW

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Clinical and Nursing Support Duties

• Phlebotomy
• NHS Health Checks
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Urinalysis
• ECG Recording
• Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics
• Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection
• Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner
• Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments, change bedrolls and curtains
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• Order of stocks and supplies as required
• Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy
• Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
• Chaperoning

Administrative Duties

• Patient liaison for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)
• Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia/MMR catch up/Staff immunisation
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Management of appointments reporting any issues to the Nurse Practitioner

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Previous General Practice Experience
• SystmOne knowledge
• Footfall Knowledge

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Previous primary care experience
• Previous GP Practice Experience

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 Details

Employer name: The Millwood Partnership

Address: Mill Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8HS

Employer's website: https://www.millwoodsurgery.co.uk/