Health Care Assistant (Primary Care)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant

Talbot Green Group Practice

The closing date is 7th July 2023

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Job summary

Job summary

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our small, hardworking and friendly team to work 20 hours per week, over 5 days.

This role would be to work alongside our two Practice Nurses and HCA and is available to the right candidate immediately.

The ideal candidate will have experience of phlebotomy and wound care as a minimum requirement.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Duties to include but not exhaustive:

Phlebotomy

Urinalysis

Blood pressure and weight care management

ECG Recording

Vaccinations (under PSD)

Suture and clip removal

Specimen collection

Diabetic Health Checks (inc. Foot Checks)

New Patient Health Checks & NHS Health Checks

Assisting GP during minor operations/Coils etc

Chaperoning as required

Clinical Waste Management & ensuring Infection Control standards are always met

Cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Stock management and restocking rooms

About us

About us

Talbot Green Group Practice is a friendly and supportive GP Practice in Talbot Green. We are looking to recruit an HCA, ideally with experience of working in a Practice environment, and dedicated to providing a welcoming, courteous, friendly, and professional service to our patients, staff and visitors.

We are a Dual Site Practice with a branch Surgery in Beddau. This role will be working across both Sites.

Our team includes GPs, Registrars, Nurses and HCAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Practitioners and First Contact Physiotherapist. You will also be supported by our excellent reception and admin team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Qualified in Phlebotomy

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.

Candidates must be flexible, and able to work overtime to cover holiday and absence periods as and when required.

Job Type: Permanent

The position is for part time (20 hours over 5 days).

NHS Pension

The closing date for applications is 30th June 2023.

Candidates who are successful in obtaining an interview will be advised before 7th July 2023. We are not able to advise unsuccessful candidates separately.

Any questions and informal visit welcomed and encouraged, please contact our Practice Manager.

Applications to our Practice Manager John Rees Email: john.rees6@wales.nhs.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £12.07 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shifts Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person (Talbot Green or in Beddau)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Qualifications
• Desirable
• GCSE A to C in English and Maths
• Competent HCA qualifications
• Experience in working in Primary care
• Experience in working in a GP practice

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

Talbot Green Group Practice,

Newpark Surgery,

Heol y Gyfraith,

Talbot Green,

Pontyclun,

CF72 8AJ.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Person Specification
• Qualifications
• Desirable Skills / Experience
• GCSE A to C in English and Maths
• Competent HCA qualifications
• Experience in working in Primary care
• Experience in working in a GP practice

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Talbotgreen Group Practice

Address

Heol-Y-Gyfraith

Talbotgreen

Pontyclun

CF72 8AJ

Employer's website

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