About this role
Job summary
Derby Road Practice is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours a week, working 8am - 4pm on a Tuesday and Friday at our Derby Road site and 8am - 4pm on a Thursday at our Pinewood site. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.
You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within the practice. Working under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional, you will assist with both clinical and administrative duties to support the needs of patients and the wider healthcare team. You will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with practice policies, procedures, and national guidelines. The role requires a caring and proactive approach, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and patient safety at all times.
Main duties of the job
Undertake annual health checks as part of the management of long-term conditions, e.g. annual diabetic, coronary heart disease, asthma and COPD clinics, LD and SMI. This may involve undertaking home visits to the patient's home Support patients with lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, and physical activity Provide patients with basic education on managing long-term conditions, and ensuring they understand their care plan Prepare blood forms in accordance with practice guidelines for Chronic Disease Management Measure and record following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight - body mass index, smoking history, alcohol history Undertake urinalysis and prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory. Perform venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols Undertake ECGs Give vaccinations as indicated, i.e. shingles, pneumococcal and flu Undertake wound care management in line with the plan agreed by the Practice Nurse Perform spirometry Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist in stock control and ordering of medical supplies Assist with clinical audits to improve patient care and practice effectiveness. Assist senior clinicians in minor surgery or coil clinics. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted. Make recommendations to raise standards of practice and service delivery
About us
Benefits of Working with SPC:
NHS Pension Scheme:
Defined benefits scheme Life insurance Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions Ill health benefits 23.7% employer contribution Additional Benefits:
Eye care vouchers Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service Enhanced maternity & paternity terms High street discounts via our online portal Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Work calmly and professionally as part of a team Ability to multi-task Strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and attention to detail is essential
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 52 Derby Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 8DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)