Job summary 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 role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us We are a large, semi-rural, dispensing, research and GP training practice operating over three surgery sites, Hethersett, Cringleford and Mulbarton, just to the southwest of the fine city of Norwich. We have a fast-growing list size of 22,000 patients and we are part of the 5-practice Ketts Oak Primary Care Network. 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 Date posted 22 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 8946 Job locations Cantley Lane Cringleford Norwich Norfolk NR4 6TA 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. 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 Qualifications Essential Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC. Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Experience Essential 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC. Ideally a qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Experience Essential 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. 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 Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)