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Prospect Medical Practice

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 02 April 2026

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Job summary

The role will be working as a healthcare assistant within a GP practice in Norwich, with approx. 6900 patients. We are looking to expand our nursing team within practice and feel an HCA will compliment the two Practice Nurses and Phlebotomist we currently have on staff.

Main duties of the job

Clinical main duties include phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, recording BMI's, dressings, ECG, temperature, pulse and respiratory monitoring. Plus carrying out health checks, some long term condition monitoring and health and lifestyle promotion. Administration work such as fridge monitoring and ordering stock will also be required.

About us

Prospect Medical Practice is situated on the outskirts of Norwich but with good transport links and we also have a car park. We have a current patient list of approx. 6900 covering areas within Mile Cross, Hellesdon, and Old Catton. Our clinical team is currently made up of 7 GP's, a Physician Assistant, Clinical pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, two Practice Nurses and a phlebotomist working alongside a multiskilled administration team of receptionists, secretaries and administrators. We are a very close team and have various social gatherings outside of work. The management team take staff wellbeing seriously and are always on hand to offer support for staff where needed.

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Real Living Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1644-26-0001

Job locations

95 Aylsham Road

Norwich

NR3 2HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and Duties:

Clinical duties include (but not limited to): Performing phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, temperature, pulse and respiratory monitoring, recording weight, height and waist circumference and BMI.

Patient Care: Conduct new patient health checks, NHS Health checks, Long Term condition monitoring and basic wound care

Support Procedures: Assist with coil fittings and chaperone patients during exams

Vaccinations: Administer vaccinations (e.g flu, B12) under strict patient group directions (PGD) and protocols.

Administration and Maintenance: Maintain, sterilize and clean clinical equipment, manage vaccine / cold chain storage, ensure consulting rooms are stocked and maintaining administrative records accordingly. Attend nursing team meetings, participate in audits and development of protocols and new services.

Health Promotion: Advise patients on minor ailments, health promotion, and lifestyle management (smoking cessation, weight management etc).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and Duties:

Clinical duties include (but not limited to): Performing phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, temperature, pulse and respiratory monitoring, recording weight, height and waist circumference and BMI.

Patient Care: Conduct new patient health checks, NHS Health checks, Long Term condition monitoring and basic wound care

Support Procedures: Assist with coil fittings and chaperone patients during exams

Vaccinations: Administer vaccinations (e.g flu, B12) under strict patient group directions (PGD) and protocols.

Administration and Maintenance: Maintain, sterilize and clean clinical equipment, manage vaccine / cold chain storage, ensure consulting rooms are stocked and maintaining administrative records accordingly. Attend nursing team meetings, participate in audits and development of protocols and new services.

Health Promotion: Advise patients on minor ailments, health promotion, and lifestyle management (smoking cessation, weight management etc).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 in English and maths
  • Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Qualifications in Phlebotomy and Spirometry would be desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 in English and maths
  • Level 2 or 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Qualifications in Phlebotomy and Spirometry would be desirable.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Prospect Medical Practice

Address

95 Aylsham Road

Norwich

NR3 2HW


Employer's website

https://www.prospectmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Prospect Medical Practice

Address

95 Aylsham Road

Norwich

NR3 2HW


Employer's website

https://www.prospectmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Debbie MacMillan

debbie.macmillan2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Real Living Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1644-26-0001

Job locations

95 Aylsham Road

Norwich

NR3 2HW


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