Job summary

The Peninsula Practiceis 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 apart-time basis, for 16 hours per week.

We would be very happy to have an informal conversation about the role, the available hours and how these could potentially be structured to suit both the successful candidate and the needs of the practice.

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.
• Injections - shingles, pneumo, B12, flu, covid
• 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.
• NHS health checks
• Long term condition reviews

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.

About us

The Peninsula Practice is a friendly rural practice serving communities across the beautiful Suffolk peninsula.

We operate across three sites:

• Alderton Health Centre, Mill Hoo, Alderton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DA
• Orford Surgery, Rectory Road, Orford
• Aldeburgh Surgery, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh

We are a mixed dispensing and non-dispensing practice, with dispensaries operating from two of our sites.

Our established clinical team currently includes 2 GP Partners and 5 Salaried GPs, supported by a highly skilled and experienced nursing team and wider multidisciplinary workforce.

We pride ourselves on providing support and a 'can do' approach within our practice team, encouraging everyone to be a leader, and in turn to be able to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to our rural population. We work closely and collaboratively with our PCN and wider community services.