This Healthcare Assistant post sits within a two-partner GMS teaching practice at Bilsthorpe Surgery, which also runs the Nottinghamshire Community Dermatology Service. The core of the work is supporting minor operations and clinical procedures, alongside phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks and routine patient care. The role is based at the surgery but requires travel to other Nottinghamshire sites to support minor surgery clinics. Candidates need prior experience in a GP practice, primary care or NHS setting.
What the job involves
- Assisting clinicians with minor surgical procedures and supporting patients before, during and after
- Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, equipment and supplies
- Maintaining infection prevention and control, including equipment cleaning and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
- Carrying out phlebotomy within training and competence
- Undertaking NHS Health Checks, clinical observations and cardiovascular risk assessments
- Supporting health promotion, recall and review processes
- Completing accurate clinical documentation and updating patient records
- Providing chaperone support and assisting with routine clinical duties
- Managing stock, ordering and keeping clinical supplies at appropriate levels
- Following practice policies, confidentiality and information governance requirements
- Providing a welcoming, patient-centred service
- Travelling between Bilsthorpe Surgery and other sites as required
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C / level 4 or equivalent
- Relevant Healthcare Assistant or clinical healthcare qualification, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of training and competency in relevant clinical skills
- Phlebotomy training or qualification, or demonstrable competency in blood taking
Experience
- Working as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent role in a GP practice, primary care or NHS setting
- Blood sampling or phlebotomy
- Recording clinical observations accurately and maintaining confidential patient records
- Communicating effectively with patients and healthcare professionals
- Following clinical procedures, protocols and infection prevention and control requirements
- Working independently and managing competing priorities
Skills & knowledge
- Good clinical and practical skills appropriate to the role
- Competent in phlebotomy, or willing to train and be assessed
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection
- Understanding of infection prevention and control
- Excellent organisation, time management and prioritising under pressure
- Working independently and as part of the wider practice team
Nice to have
- Care Certificate
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in health and social care
- Phlebotomy qualification or additional training
- Basic Life Support training
- Infection prevention and control training
- Minor surgery or minor operations experience, or relevant clinical training
- Training or experience in NHS Health Checks
- Experience using GP clinical systems
What’s offered
- Ongoing training and personal development for the practice team
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