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Rainhill Village Surgery

HCA or GPA

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Job summary

We are recruiting an HCA or GPA to join our team at Rainhill Village Surgery who has previous experience as an HCA or GPA. This is a permanent position. Salary will be based on knowledge and negotiable depending on experience with standard NHS pension.

We are a friendly GMS suburban practice in Rainhill, approximately 6890 patients.

We are a GP training practice and strive for continuous learning, innovation, and a supportive culture.

High QOF/LQC achievers/CQC rated good across the board

Protected training and development

Strong collaborative links with PCN/ ICB/ Community provider

You will be required to undertake the full range of HCA duties. Where necessary, training, support and mentoring will be provided. We are looking for a candidate with commitment to excellence, reliability, and adaptability.

Main duties of the job

Support Chronic disease management (Mainly cardiovascular, hypertension and diabetes)

New Patient Checks

Vaccinations

General nursing clinics

Health promotion

Ensure Infection control guidelines are maintained

About us

Would you like to work in an innovative forward thinking practice within a friendly team? Join us in our aspiration for excellent care.

  • Friendly GMS suburban practice in Rainhill
  • 6890 patients: 2 Partners and 3 GPs, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, Pharmacist and additional ARRS roles
  • High QOF achievers/CQC rated good across the board
  • Committed to innovation and working towards digital exemplar status
  • Regular clinical and management meetings
  • Protected training development
  • Training practice
  • Tier 2 sponsor
  • Strong collaborative links with PCN/ICB/Community Provider

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3581-25-0000

Job locations

Rainhill Village Surgery

529 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, support and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced HRA and in addition any roles agreed between the HCA and the doctors as appropriate.

Nursing

New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork

BP monitoring, 24hr BP monitoring

Urinalysis

ECGs

Chaperoning duties

Spirometry

Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

Weight monitoring

Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed

Ensure sharps bins are checked and replaced regularly and are ready for collection

Clinical stock monitoring

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Admin

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

Support QOF and any Projects

To create and send recall letters for clinics

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

Ordering and display of health promotion materials

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, support and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced HRA and in addition any roles agreed between the HCA and the doctors as appropriate.

Nursing

New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork

BP monitoring, 24hr BP monitoring

Urinalysis

ECGs

Chaperoning duties

Spirometry

Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

Weight monitoring

Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed

Ensure sharps bins are checked and replaced regularly and are ready for collection

Clinical stock monitoring

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Admin

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

Support QOF and any Projects

To create and send recall letters for clinics

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

Ordering and display of health promotion materials

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • GPA Qualification

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Customer Service Level 3
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • GPA Qualification

Desirable

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Customer Service Level 3

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

Rainhill Village Surgery

Address

Rainhill Village Surgery

529 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LP


Employer's website

https://www.rainhillsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rainhill Village Surgery

Address

Rainhill Village Surgery

529 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LP


Employer's website

https://www.rainhillsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

jennifer Kimm

jennifer.kimm@sthelensccg.nhs.uk

01515115684

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3581-25-0000

Job locations

Rainhill Village Surgery

529 Warrington Road

Rainhill

Prescot

Merseyside

L35 4LP


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