Part-Time Healthcare Assistant — GP Practice Team

Chet Valley Medical Practice; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join a supportive and friendly team. The role involves working 22.5 hours per week and delivering patient care in various capacities, including health checks, supporting chronic disease management, and assisting nurses in treatment provision. Candidates must have a completed HCA Care Certificate, experience with the public, and skills in clinical notes and certain procedures. A commitment to teamwork and quality care is essential.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance focus

Qualifications

• Completion of the HCA Care Certificate is required.
• Experience working with the general public is essential.
• Experience in general practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations like blood pressure and temperature.
• Assist in wound care and chronic disease management.

Skills

Venepuncture

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Removal of sutures and staples

New patient medicals including height, weight, BP and pulse

Chaperone Procedure

ECGs

Education

HCA Care Certificate

Job description

A healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join a supportive and friendly team. The role involves working 22.5 hours per week and delivering patient care in various capacities, including health checks, supporting chronic disease management, and assisting nurses in treatment provision. Candidates must have a completed HCA Care Certificate, experience with the public, and skills in clinical notes and certain procedures. A commitment to teamwork and quality care is essential.