The Coastal Partnership

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

To be apart of the nursing team in their clinical and administrative activities to provide a high standard of nursing care for patients.

Support and promote the aims and ethos of the practice.

Main duties of the job

Prepare consulting/treatment rooms, and maintain stocks of equipment

Assist as chaperone and with minor surgical procedures as required

Admin tasks required by the clinical team such as collection of data for audit.

To undertake procedures and report back to clinical team with results. For example

ECGs

Hearing tests

Venepuncture

Flu immunisation

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure recording

Taking temperature and pulse

New patient health checks

Urine testing

Height and Weight measurements

NHS Health checks

About us

The Coastal Partnership is passionate about providing high quality NHS care and putting patients first.

If a suitable candidate applies before the closing date, we reserve the right to end the advertisement ahead of schedule.

Details

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1699-24-0014

Job locations

Beechcroft Surgery

23 Beechcroft

Norwich

NR5 0RS


Old Palace Medical Practice

148 Old Palace Road

Norwich

NR2 4JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform duties delegated by members of the Nursing team, maintaining high standards of care.

To liaise and work effectively with members of the team to ensure an efficient system of communication in response to patient/carers needs and any change in situations.

To understand, and adhere to the strict need for confidentiality.

To be supportive and understanding to relatives and carers.

To reinforce advice given by other Health Professionals.

To promote health enhancing choices enabling the population to take responsibility for their own health by offering constructive support.

To maintain detailed and accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.

Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Nurse Lead

Be able to prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform duties delegated by members of the Nursing team, maintaining high standards of care.

To liaise and work effectively with members of the team to ensure an efficient system of communication in response to patient/carers needs and any change in situations.

To understand, and adhere to the strict need for confidentiality.

To be supportive and understanding to relatives and carers.

To reinforce advice given by other Health Professionals.

To promote health enhancing choices enabling the population to take responsibility for their own health by offering constructive support.

To maintain detailed and accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.

Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Nurse Lead

Be able to prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare Previous experience in the caring profession Driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice System One Knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare Previous experience in the caring profession Driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Phlebotomy Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice System One Knowledge

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 Coastal Partnership

Address

Beechcroft Surgery

23 Beechcroft

Norwich

NR5 0RS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Coastal Partnership

Address

Beechcroft Surgery

23 Beechcroft

Norwich

NR5 0RS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Lead

Cheri Barker

nwicb.cvp-hr@nhs.net

01603663363

Details

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1699-24-0014

Job locations

Beechcroft Surgery

23 Beechcroft

Norwich

NR5 0RS


Old Palace Medical Practice

148 Old Palace Road

Norwich

NR2 4JA


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