Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - North Petherton Surgery - Somerset

Job summary

North Petherton Surgery (near Bridgwater in Somerset), who are part of Symphony Healthcare Services and the North Sedgemoor Primary Care Network; are looking to recruit a permanent, full time or 2 x part-time Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join their friendly and forward-thinking practice.

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistants / Phlebotomists will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

We have 20 to 37.5 vacant hours available and specific working patterns (days and times) will be agreed during the interview process. Job share will be considered or full time hours for 1 person - please state in your application your preference.

Pay Rate: £12.65 to £12.95 per hour. Starting salary will be offered based on your previous experience in the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for people passionate about patient care and who are eager to support individuals in navigating health and care systems, whilst working closely with the clinical teams to improve patient outcomes.

**** Previous Applicants Need Not Apply ****

Main duties of the job

• Perform new patient and NHS health checks
• Undertake prediabetes reviews including giving lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT/local support services
• Undertake point of care testing for cholesterol, HbA1c, and INR
• ECG recording
• Blood Pressure monitoring including issuing HBPM in accordance with practice policy
• Phlebotomy

**** Please see attached job description for a full list of duties, tasks and responsibilities ****

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Employer details

Employer name

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

North Petherton Surgery

Mill Street

North Petherton

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 6LX

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

North Petherton Surgery

Mill Street

North Petherton

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 6LX

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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