Job Description

Derby Road Practice is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is offered on a full or part-time basis.The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.The healthcare assistant role within general practice can be very different to the role within other settings and as such we are only looking for applications from those with previous primary care experience.Main duties of the job

• Carry out base-line observations such as pulse, oximetry, temperature, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, recording findings accurately.
• Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
• Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Update patient health records.
• Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
• Act as a chaperone where required.
• Assist GP during the performance of minor operations.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
• New patient health checks.

About usSPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries. Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare. Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid. Derby Road have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.Benefits of working for SPC include:

• NHS pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children's pension.
• Ill health benefits.
• Proper pay & cost of living benefits.
• Eye care vouchers health service discounts.
• Generous annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity terms.
• High street discounts through our own online portal.
• Technology and homewares salary sacrifice schemes with Curry's and John Lewis.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym salary sacrifice scheme

Date posted23 February 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa323,888 to xc2xa328,275 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number8935Job locationsCombs LaneStowmarketSuffolkIP14 2SYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

ExperienceEssential

• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care ideally in a GP practice.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

ExperienceEssential

• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential manner with a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, determining own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care ideally in a GP practice.

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