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 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)