Health Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity available for Healthcare Assistant (HCA), to join a friendly and welcoming GP Surgery in a central

Norwich.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and be able to assist colleagues to ensure the highest possible standard of care is provided to our registered patients.

Experience of working in Primary Care, together with aknowledge of the Systm One clinical system is desirable.

Key Responsibilities,

• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECGs
• Health checks and NHS Health Checks
• Basic wound care and dressings
• Assisting with chronic disease reviews
• Health promotion including weight, height and lifestyle advice
• Diabetic pre assessments and foot checks
• Administering B12, flu and other vaccinations

Additional Responsibilities,

• LD and ADHD checks
• Dementia reviews
• Supporting minor surgery clinics

West Pottergate Medical Practice is a small, welcoming practice committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We pride ourselves on beinginclusive, engaging, and patient-focused, which is reflected in our patient satisfaction.

The Healthcare Assistant will primarily support clinical and administrative services within the practice. While the role has defined core responsibilities, occasional additional duties may be required depending on workload and staffing levels.

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Competence in ECGs
• Competence in venepuncture, including recording height, weight, BP, and pulse
• Ability to perform chaperone duties
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Clear, polite telephone manner

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.