Job Description

The role is to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. General Practice experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
Our aims are to offer the highest standard of health care and advice to our patients, with the resources available to us.
We are dedicated to ensuring that Practice Staff and Doctors are trained to the highest level and to provide a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work
About us
We are a forward thinking GP surgery serving a registered patient population of 13,146. Our team is dedicated to delivering high quality, patient centred care within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Medical Team8 experienced GPs providing a wide range of clinical expertise
Advanced Nursing Support2 Nurse Practitioners offering extended clinical services
Nursing Team2 Registered Nurses and 1 Nurse Associate ensuring continuity of care
Healthcare Assistants:2 HCAs supporting patient care and clinical efficiency
Pharmacy Team5 The Team focuses on optimizing medication therapy, working directly with patients and healthcare teams to improve outcomes and safety.
Admin and Care Navigator Team15 The team provides essential support within the GP practice, combining administrative efficiency with patient focused navigation to ensure smooth access to care.
Together, this multidisciplinary team works closely to provide comprehensive healthcare services, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and professional development.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, progressive practice where every member of staff plays a vital role in supporting our patients and community.
Details
Date posted
03 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1513-25-0010
Job locations
Commercial Road
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1AE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer flu and COVID vaccinations
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer flu and COVID vaccinations
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Applicants must have:
• *Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining
• equivalent level.
• Applicants must have experience in:
• *ECGs
• *Venepuncture
• *New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse

Desirable

• *Chronic condition reviews
• *Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• *Injections

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Applicants must have:
• *Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining
• equivalent level.
• Applicants must have experience in:
• *ECGs
• *Venepuncture
• *New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse

Desirable

• *Chronic condition reviews
• *Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• *Injections

Skills Required