Job summary
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries have a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join the practice, to support the nursing team, on a zero hours contract.

Working under the supervision of the nursing team and GP partners, strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, you will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The healthcare assistant will be able to apply their clinical skills and knowledge to carry out high quality practice within designated clinical areas.

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.

Main duties of the job

• Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines;
• New patient health checks;
• Re-stocking and stock rotation of surgical equipment and vaccines;
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms;
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations;
• Providing valuable health promotion and education for service users, their families and carers.

About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, high achieving and supportive established rural practice providing the full range of traditional family medicine. We are well regarded and supported by our patients. Further information:

• 2 site GMS practice;
• 4 established GP partners;
• Around 5,800 patients;
• Outstanding CQC rating;
• Dispensing at both sites;
• Well established training practice;
• A cohesive practice team who will go above and beyond for their patients and their colleagues;
• A culture of leadership, supportiveness, kindness, respect, and diversity;
• EMIS Web and Footfall clinical systems;
• High QOF / DES / LCS achievement;
• Research Ready Practice;
• Excellent ANP, PNs, NA, HCA, social prescriber, first-contact physio, clinical pharmacist (as well as other ARRS roles);
• Large and supportive management, clinical and administrative team;
• Regular Practice, clinical, governance and MDT meetings;
• Collaborative working with other local practices within a very pro-active PCN;
• Active patient participation group;
• Work/life balance: We are situated on the beautiful Norfolk Broads which is a lovely area to live and work with affordable housing and excellent schools;
• Onsite parking;
• NHS pension scheme;
• Health service discounts;
• Employee assistance scheme;
• Employee savings scheme.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Contract: Locum
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 30093
Closing date: 30 October 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to undertake, as indicated by the CQC;
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent;

Experience

• Experience of working within a GP practice;
• A qualification in phlebotomy/venepuncture;
• Strong clinical skills;
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties required for the post;
• Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills;
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Employer details
Employer name: Primary Care Careers
Address: Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries, enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk, 01206918760

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