Job summary We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual with previous Healthcare Assistant experience including taking blood to join our nursing team at Pershore Medical Practice. Main duties of the job To provide healthcare support (essentially - phlebotomy) to the GPs and to work alongside the other Healthcare Assistants and Nurses within the Practice. For further information please refer to the Job Description. About us We are located in the heart of the market town of Pershore, on Queen Elizabeth Drive. The building provides modern consulting and examination rooms and also includes Pershore Community Hospital and community clinics provided by Worcestershire Health and Care Trust. We look after over 10,000 patients in Pershore and the surrounding villages. Our aim is to provide high quality modern medical care; to enable easy access to a full range of services, in an attractive environment and atmosphere. We are part of the Pershore and Upton Primary Care Network. The practice has 10 GPs, 2 GP Registrars, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 4 Specialist Practice Nurses, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Clinical Pharmacists, 3 Pharmacy Technicians and 1 Healthcare Assistant. Please view our website for further details. https://www.pershoremedicalpractice.co.uk Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,615 to £24,071 a year Band 2/3 based on experience- pro-rata based on FTE. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0875-24-0011 Job locations Pershore Medical Practice Queen Elizabeth Drive Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1PX Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the Nursing Team, strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. More details in the Job Description attached. Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the Nursing Team, strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. More details in the Job Description attached. Person Specification Knowledge/Skills Essential Competent in venepuncture IT skills including: Ability to understand and learn new software Excellent communication skills Desirable Clinical software skills including knowledge of EMIS Web INR star trained ECG trained Qualities/Attributes Essential A real desire to provide quality service to patients Confident and enthusiastic Reliable and resourceful Willing to work flexible hours as necessary A keenness to develop the traditional role of a Healthcare Assistant and take on new tasks and responsibilities Calm under pressure Conscientious and committed to the organisation An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work in a changing environment Experience Essential Experience of working in a caring environment. Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team. Experience of using a range of IT. Desirable Primary care experience Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent. Commitment to personal and professional development. Phlebotomy qualification. Desirable NVQ training in health & social care Person Specification Knowledge/Skills Essential Competent in venepuncture IT skills including: Ability to understand and learn new software Excellent communication skills Desirable Clinical software skills including knowledge of EMIS Web INR star trained ECG trained Qualities/Attributes Essential A real desire to provide quality service to patients Confident and enthusiastic Reliable and resourceful Willing to work flexible hours as necessary A keenness to develop the traditional role of a Healthcare Assistant and take on new tasks and responsibilities Calm under pressure Conscientious and committed to the organisation An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to work in a changing environment Experience Essential Experience of working in a caring environment. Experience of working in an integrated multi-skilled team. Experience of using a range of IT. Desirable Primary care experience Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent. Commitment to personal and professional development. Phlebotomy qualification. Desirable NVQ training in health & social care 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 Pershore Medical Practice Address Pershore Medical Practice Queen Elizabeth Drive Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1PX Employer's website https://www.pershoremedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)