HealthCare Assistant

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within a busy GP practice.

The role combines Healthcare Assistant and Phlebotomy responsibilities, including carrying out routine clinical procedures, undertaking venepuncture clinics, assisting with patient health assessments, recording clinical observations, and supporting health promotion activities. The post holder will work closely with the Practice Nursing Team and GPs to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care, while contributing to the efficient running of clinical services.

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience within a health care setting

Ability to provide quality care

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good team working skills

Effective time management skills

Ability to work independently following verbal

or written instructions

Adaptable to change

Computer literate

Basic IT Skills

Able to use System one.

Checks, Blood Pressures

Basic first aid knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses

Experience in wound care, including leg ulcer

management, and compression bandaging.

Experience in minor surgery.

Qualities/Attributes

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to

the need for strict confidentiality

Albany House Medical Centre is a well-established, CQC-rated Good GP practice serving patients across Wellingborough and the surrounding area.

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and continuously strive to improve the services we deliver to our local community.

We are a friendly and supportive training practice and are proud to be part of the Wellingborough & District Primary Care Network (PCN). Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively across our main site in Wellingborough and our branch surgery in Wollaston to deliver high-quality primary care services.

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive working environment where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop their skills. As a forward-thinking practice, we embrace innovation and digital technology to improve patient access and care, including the use of the Anima Health platform.

We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, Joining Albany House Medical Centre offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that genuinely makes a difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients while developing a rewarding career in primary care.

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