The Beaches Medical Centre

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are a forward-thinking practice looking for an experience HCA/Phlebotomist with relevant qualifications to work along side our busy nursing team. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and professional service for approximately 25,000 patients operating over three sites, two in Gorleston and one in Hopton.

We are part of the Gorleston Primary Care Network.

The position offers 6 weeks annual leave.

We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

We will be looking for a candidate who is motivated and a team player that is willing to assist colleagues as part of a cohesive team. Also, one that wishes to build on their existing experience and to develop their career.

About us

The Practice is led by the Partners and a Managerial Team.

You will work along side a team of practice nurses, HCAs and phlebotomists, lead by our practice nurse manager and the wider practice team.

As well as being part of a great team, the successful candidate will benefit from:

Support with ongoing training and development.

A culture of continuous improvement and learning.

A supportive & professional environment.

We are a well established training practice, involved with GP registrars and Foundation year 2 trainees. Also, an accredited research practice.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A1410-23-0005

Job locations

Sussex Road

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 6QB


Magdalen Way

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 7BP


Station Road

Hopton

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 9BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Management Team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Surgical 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, 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

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Management Team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Surgical 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, 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

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

  • NVQ Diploma level 2/3 in a care subject
  • A willingness to undertake Care certificate training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

  • NVQ Diploma level 2/3 in a care subject
  • A willingness to undertake Care certificate training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Beaches Medical Centre

Address

Sussex Road

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 6QB


Employer's website

https://thebeachesmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Beaches Medical Centre

Address

Sussex Road

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 6QB


Employer's website

https://thebeachesmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Karen Wilkinson

nwicb.tbmc.management@nhs.net

01493414141

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A1410-23-0005

Job locations

Sussex Road

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 6QB


Magdalen Way

Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 7BP


Station Road

Hopton

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 9BE


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