The Humbleyard Practice has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on a full or part-time basis and job share will be considered. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas such as: Health checks. Vaccinations. Dressings. ECG recording. Phlebotomy. Chaperoning duties. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses. Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Surgery equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients’ health and well-being. Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing. The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. About the Candidate We are looking for a proactive and well organised person, ideally with previous experience as a healthcare assistant or as a phlebotomist in general practice. You will have the following skills and qualifications: Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC. Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Strong clinical skills. Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post. Experience within primary care or another 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. About Us We are a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving a diverse population of 22,500 patients across Hethersett, Mulbarton, and Cringleford. Our team is made up of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, physician associates, and a strong non-clinical support team. We are committed to innovation and patient-centred care, continuously looking for ways to improve services, including our new home visiting service. Why join us: Work with a fantastic group of professionals who are passionate about patient care. Gain valuable skills and experience in a healthcare setting. Make a real difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive the care they need. NHS Pension. Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance Scheme. NHS discounts. Please find out more about us on our website: www.humbleyard.nhs.uk Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.