About this role
Job summary
We're looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, innovative, and busy team at Erewash Health Partnership, based in Long Eaton.
You'll become part of an established practice team, supporting our patients with a wide range of clinical services while helping us keep pace with the changing demands of primary care. Previous experience in a GP practice setting would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates who bring the right skills, attitude, and willingness to learn.
You'll need to be flexible with your working hours, as the role includes covering early mornings, evenings, and occasional Saturdays in line with NHS England requirements.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of our Lead Practice Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering care and support across the practice, including:
NHS Health Checks, phlebotomy, and urinalysis ECG recording and weight/height monitoring Wound and leg ulcer dressings Administering flu, pneumococcal, B12, and shingles vaccinations Chaperoning duties and supporting minor surgery/LARC procedures Diabetic foot checks and other QOF-related duties Smoking cessation advice and general health promotion Stock ordering, clinical room restocking, and infection control support Accurately recording patient consultations on the System1 clinical system This list isn't exhaustive there'll be variety in your day-to-day work, and opportunities to develop new clinical skills as part of the team
About us
Erewash Health Partnership (EHP) was established on 1 April 2018 and is a single GP Partnership comprising of six constituent practices (see below). EHP employs approximately 250 people who work within the six constituent practices and within the EHP central team, which provides support services e.g., finance, operational, data & performance etc.
As well as providing high quality core primary care services, EHP is the prime provider for delivering services to Erewash Primary Care Network (EPCN), as well as operating its own services for EHP Partners.
EHP is governed by the EHP Senior Leadership Team reporting to the EHP Board which meets quarterly. The Board currently consists of one GP Partner from each constituent practice and the EHP Managing Partner & CEO, with other colleagues in attendance.
Constituent Practices
EHP consists of 6 GP constituent practices who are contracted to deliver primary care services to their registered patient population through a GMS or PMS contract. The practices range in size from approximately 3,500 patients to 19,000 patients.
Aitune
Eden Surgery
Gladstone House
Littlewick
Moir
West Park
Erewash Primary Care Network consists of the 6 EHP practices (named above) plus:
College Street
Old Station
West Hallam
Adam House
South St Surgery
Job description Job responsibilities
Working under the supervision of our Lead Practice Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering care and support across the practice, including:
NHS Health Checks, phlebotomy, and urinalysis ECG recording and weight/height monitoring Wound and leg ulcer dressings Administering flu, pneumococcal, B12, and shingles vaccinations Chaperoning duties and supporting minor surgery/LARC procedures Diabetic foot checks and other QOF-related duties Smoking cessation advice and general health promotion Stock ordering, clinical room restocking, and infection control support Accurately recording patient consultations on the System1 clinical system This list isn't exhaustive there'll be variety in your day-to-day work, and opportunities to develop new clinical skills as part of the team.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ Level 3 or completed Care Certificate Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage your own workload Computer literacy, ideally with System1 experience Awareness of infection control practices Up to date with Basic Life Support and Safeguarding training A calm, adaptable approach and the ability to work well under pressure A clear understanding of, and commitment to, patient confidentiality Desirable:
Previous experience in a GP practice Experience supporting vulnerable patients, including those with learning difficulties Experience working with patients of all ages Existing skills in phlebotomy, ECG, wound care, injections, and related clinical procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of literacy and numeracy NVQ Level 3 or completed Care Certificate Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage your own workload Computer literacy, ideally with System1 experience Awareness of infection control practices Up to date with Basic Life Support and Safeguarding training A calm, adaptable approach and the ability to work well under pressure A clear understanding of, and commitment to, patient confidentiality
Desirable
Previous experience in a GP practice Experience supporting vulnerable patients, including those with learning difficulties Experience working with patients of all ages Existing skills in phlebotomy, ECG, wound care, injections, and related clinical procedures
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 Erewash Health Partnership
Address Sawley Medical Centre
60 Draycott Road
Long Eaton
Nottinghamshire
NG10 3FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.erewashhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)