Job summary Chelston Hall Surgery is looking to employ a positive and confident HCA to join our friendly nursingteam.
The service is operated over two GP sites in Torquay with a committed, dedicated team of clinicians and non-clinicians.
This multi-disciplinary team has been created to meet the changing patient demands on the NHS over the last few years.The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing teamand under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment,preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diversepatient group.
Any necessary training will be provided to ensure each job rolecan be performed safely and efficiently.The post-holder will be required to have MMR and Hepatitis B vaccinations.We are seeking to appoint someone for 21 hours per week, ideally on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Salary is dependent on experience and there is an opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme and other NHS benefits and discounts.
Main duties of the job The main duties of the role will include: Newpatient health checks Urinetesting/analysis Bloodpressure measurement/monitoring ECG Heightand weight measurement Removalof sutures Earsyringing Take pathologysamples from patients for analysis (blood, sputum, urine etc) Woundcare and dressings Immunisations,including influenza, pneumovax and vitamin B12 under a PSD Supportingthe practice nurses with the management of chronic disease monitoring Chaperoningand assisting GPs with coil fitting and minor ops when required Supportin the delivery of the Covid vaccination programme About us If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Holly Ricketts, Practice Manager - Please submit your application online via NHS jobs.The closing date for all applications is 09/01/2025 Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing teamand under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment,preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diversepatient group.
Person Specification Other qualities Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible and adaptable Aware of own limitations Keen to develop Experience Essential Experience within a healthcare setting Desirable Experience in a GP Practice Qualifications Essential Good General Education Qualified in Phlebotomy Ability to provide quality care Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures 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 Desirable Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) Basic IT Skills Knowledge EMIS Basic first aid knowledge Health and safety awareness Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses