Job summary Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse/GPs and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties. Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities once appropriate competencies have been signed off: Patient health checks ECG recording Phlebotomy INR/Cholesterol point of care testing Blood pressures Spirometry Simple wound care (as directed by practice nurse or GP) Simple removal of sutures Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Urinalysis Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Injections and vaccination under direction of PSD Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment, consumables and vaccine ordering, re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations 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 Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice Weight monitoring Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being About us The practice aims to deliver high quality patient care in an efficient, caring way with the utmost regard to dignity, respect and confidentiality. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0635-25-0000 Job locations Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities once appropriate competencies have been signed off: Patient health checks ECG recording Phlebotomy INR/Cholesterol point of care testing Blood pressures Spirometry Simple wound care (as directed by practice nurse or GP) Simple removal of sutures Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Urinalysis Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Injections and vaccination under direction of PSD Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment, consumables and vaccine ordering, re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations 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 Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice Weight monitoring Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities once appropriate competencies have been signed off: Patient health checks ECG recording Phlebotomy INR/Cholesterol point of care testing Blood pressures Spirometry Simple wound care (as directed by practice nurse or GP) Simple removal of sutures Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Urinalysis Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Injections and vaccination under direction of PSD Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment, consumables and vaccine ordering, re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations 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 Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice Weight monitoring Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education GCSE Mathematics C or above GCSE English C or above Healthcare qualification Desirable Practical experience of working with others Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment Practical experience of computerised recording systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education GCSE Mathematics C or above GCSE English C or above Healthcare qualification Desirable Practical experience of working with others Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment Practical experience of computerised recording systems 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 HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE Address Bullock Fair Close Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AT Employer's website https://www.harlestonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)