Healthcare Assistant

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a full-time position to support clinical and administrative duties in a busy practice environment. Responsibilities include patient care, phlebotomy, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical area. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience working within a team and with vulnerable patients.
• Desirable: Previous primary care experience, knowledge of SystmOne.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NHS Health Checks and monitor blood pressure.
• Assist in minor surgery clinics and maintain clinical areas.
• Manage stocks and ensure infection control procedures are followed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic First Aid

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths

Phlebotomy Qualification

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Job Summary

Phlebotomy

NHS Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Urinalysis

ECG Recording

Dressings

Removal of Stitches

Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics

Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection

Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner

Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments Change bedrolls and curtains

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Order of stocks and supplies as required

Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy

Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Chaperoning

Patient Lisaon for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)

Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia

Attend and participate in practice meetings.

Main duties of the job

Put patients first consider the patients wishes in all that they do

Act with integrity maintain the privacy, needs and dignity of patients, work with integrity be trust worthy and accountable for own work

Take pride in what they do strive for highest standards on their own work and challenge colleagues to do the same

Strive to be the best in terms of patient care and teamwork

Respect others patients, visitors and colleagues actively give and receive feedback

Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality

Have the ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense to respond to patients enquiries and colleagues

Have an understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and limitations

Have the ability to work without direct supervision and determine own work load priorities

Be flexible willing to cover sickness and holidays

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

About Us

Millwood Partnership have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. The Practice has 3 partners and 5 salaried GPs, a Nurse Practitioner team of 7, a nursing team of 6, a healthcare assistant team of 4 which are looking to expand to 5, a home visiting team, a pharmacy team, an admin team, a reception team and a management team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0679-25-0007

Job locations

Mill Lane

Bradwell

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 8HS

Falklands Surgery

Falkland Way

Bradwell

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 8RW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Nursing Support Duties

Phlebotomy

NHS Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Urinalysis

ECG Recording

Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics

Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection

Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner

Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments Change bedrolls and curtains

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Order of stocks and supplies as required

Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy

Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Chaperoning

Administrative Duties

Patient Lisaon for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)

Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia/MMR catch up/Staff immunisation

Attend and participate in practice meetings

Management of appointments reporting any issues to the Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Nursing Support Duties

Phlebotomy

NHS Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Urinalysis

ECG Recording

Assist Minor Surgery Clinics/Contraceptive Implant Clinics

Ensure specimens are labelled, bagged and ready for collection

Ensure clinical waste (incl sharps bins) collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Practitioner

Ensure clinical rooms are kept clean and tidy, remove bins, dirty utensils/instruments Change bedrolls and curtains

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Order of stocks and supplies as required

Use of appropriate Infection Control Procedures reporting any risks to the Nurse Practitioner as set out in the practice policy

Know basic first aid/resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Chaperoning

Administrative Duties

Patient Lisaon for QOF/Recalls and any other requests from colleagues (contacting patients to attend surgery)

Assist in seasonal/special projects as required e.g. Flu campaign/Shingles/Pneumonia/MMR catch up/Staff immunisation

Attend and participate in practice meetings

Management of appointments reporting any issues to the Nurse Practitioner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths
• Computer literate
  
  

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Previous General Practice Experience
• SystmOne knowledge
• Footfall Knowledge
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with vulnerable patients
  
  

Desirable

• Previous primary care experience
• Previous GP Practice Experience
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with vulnerable patients
  
  

Desirable

• Previous primary care experience
• Previous GP Practice Experience
  
  

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

The Millwood Partnership

Address

Mill Lane

Bradwell

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 8HS

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Millwood Partnership

Address

Mill Lane

Bradwell

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 8HS

Employer's website

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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