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Extended Access HCA

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Job summary

Rotherham, in line with national requirements, provides extended access to routine general practice appointments on weekday evenings (6.30pm 8.30pm) and weekends (8am -1pm). This is provided from five general practices acting as hubs in North, South and Central locations in the Borough. Appointments are available for patients registered with any of the 30 general practices in Rotherham with a range of clinicians, to offer the convenience of a routine appointment out of core hours. A GP will be present in the practice, providing medical cover and support for clinicians on all shifts.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of routine healthcare provision to Rotherhams general practice patients. Supported by senior Clinicians within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon health promotion, prevention of ill health and the maintenance and monitoring of long-term conditions and screening activities.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and work under the supervision of the registered nurse and senior clinicians.

About us

The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham, providing evening and weekend appointments to patients out of core hours to ensure patients have access to GP, Nursing, HCA and pharmacist appointments. The organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce. Our Nursing team champion new models of development and training to up skill the existing workforce at all levels, in addition to promoting new roles and supporting training schemes in general practice

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.68 to £16 an hour £16.00 non core hours

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0098-25-0007

Job locations

Saville Street

Dalton

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 3HD


Broom Lane Medical Centre

70 Broom Lane

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3EW


Highthorn Road Surgery

Kilnhurst

Mexborough

South Yorks

s64 5ut


Morthen Road Group Practice

2 Morthen Road

Wickersley

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S66 1EU


Valley Health Centre

Saville Street

Rotherham

Select

S65 3HD


Blyth Road Medical Centre

8 Blyth Road

Maltby

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S668JD


Greasbrough Medical Centre

Munsbrough Rise

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S614RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following skills are essential for this role.

  • Venepuncture and sample taking
  • Urinalysis
  • Setting up equipment for procedures
  • Decontamination and infection control measures
  • Blood Pressure, pulse and other observations as necessary
  • Height and Weight and checking of BMI.
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Diabetic Foot Check
  • Annual reviews and template entry

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following skills are essential for this role.

  • Venepuncture and sample taking
  • Urinalysis
  • Setting up equipment for procedures
  • Decontamination and infection control measures
  • Blood Pressure, pulse and other observations as necessary
  • Height and Weight and checking of BMI.
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Diabetic Foot Check
  • Annual reviews and template entry

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Mandatory training completed Annually
  • Evidenced Qualifications in skills and updates and evidence provided
  • of care certificate/NVQs or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Ear Care *(evidenced training)
  • Bloods
  • BP, Pulse, and other observations where necessary
  • Height, weight and BMI
  • Basic wound dressings
  • Swabs (wounds)

Desirable

  • SystmOne
  • Emis

Other

Essential

  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Team player
  • Positive role model

Knowledge

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • Knowledge of patient group directives and patient specific directives
  • and associated policy
  • Basic IT skills
  • Use of clinical systems

Desirable

  • Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of local and national health policy
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Mandatory training completed Annually
  • Evidenced Qualifications in skills and updates and evidence provided
  • of care certificate/NVQs or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Ear Care *(evidenced training)
  • Bloods
  • BP, Pulse, and other observations where necessary
  • Height, weight and BMI
  • Basic wound dressings
  • Swabs (wounds)

Desirable

  • SystmOne
  • Emis

Other

Essential

  • Flexibility
  • Enthusiasm
  • Team player
  • Positive role model

Knowledge

Essential

  • Aware of accountability of own role
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
  • Knowledge of patient group directives and patient specific directives
  • and associated policy
  • Basic IT skills
  • Use of clinical systems

Desirable

  • Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of local and national health policy
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Saville Street

Dalton

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 3HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Saville Street

Dalton

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 3HD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Services Lead

Jackie Hatfield

jacqueline.hatfield2@nhs.net

01709850427

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.68 to £16 an hour £16.00 non core hours

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0098-25-0007

Job locations

Saville Street

Dalton

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 3HD


Broom Lane Medical Centre

70 Broom Lane

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3EW


Highthorn Road Surgery

Kilnhurst

Mexborough

South Yorks

s64 5ut


Morthen Road Group Practice

2 Morthen Road

Wickersley

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S66 1EU


Valley Health Centre

Saville Street

Rotherham

Select

S65 3HD


Blyth Road Medical Centre

8 Blyth Road

Maltby

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S668JD


Greasbrough Medical Centre

Munsbrough Rise

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S614RB


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