About this role
Job summary
The Humbleyard Practice is looking to welcome an experienced healthcare assistant into our practice to support our nursing team. The role is full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. It should be noted that healthcare assistants may be required to treat patients at any of the three practice sites, when required.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy, for both venous and INR near patient testing
Blood pressure checks
Urine testing, urinalysis and submitting samples to the laboratory following the practice protocol.
Obtaining of specimens, ensuring their maintenance under correct conditions and despatch
Performing ECGs
To promote the health and wellbeing of individual patients through
Carrying out health interviews for patients newly registered with the practice and others as required
Making appropriate referrals to doctors and other health and social service professionals
Assisting in the development of health promotion activities for groups of patients e.g. promotion of a healthy lifestyle through smoking cessation, diet and exercise.
BMI monitoring weight monitoring and lifestyle advice
Any other procedures as deemed reasonably within the scope of the post
Deal with patient queries and problems with referral to doctor if necessary.
Blood sugar measurement
24hr BP monitoring and inputting data from home blood pressure monitoring
Diabetic foot checks
To be familiar with and comply with the practices policies, procedures and current legislation.
To recognise the patients right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due regard for the patients property
To prepare consulting rooms and maintain stocks of examination instruments and specimen collection materials, and other clinical supplies, including cleaning of any storage space for the same e.g. clinical trolleys
About us
At The Humbleyard Practice, we are a large, semi-rural, dispensing healthcare provider offering exceptional care with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. Serving a fast-growing patient population of over 22,500 across three sites, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our patients and their families. Our surgeries are located at: Cringleford Surgery, Cantley Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 6TA Hethersett Surgery, Great Melton Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AB Mulbarton Surgery, The Common, Mulbarton, Norwich, NR14 8JG As a research and GP training practice, we pride ourselves on continuous development and providing the best care possible to our patients. We are committed to fostering a culture of compassion, kindness, and professionalism within our team, and we actively support personal and professional growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical skills;
- Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post;
- Experience within primary care and/or healthcare setting;
- Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
- Consistently confidential manner as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
- Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
Cantley Lane
Cringleford
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)