Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team of forward thinking general practice staff. We are looking for an HCA with experience of general practice and in particular able to undertake standard duties such as phlebotomy, blood pressure and 24 hour monitoring, provide lifestyle advice, undertake basic observations such as temperature, pulse rate and rhythm, assist with the minor operations clinics and chronic disease recalls and reviews. Main duties of the job The main duties include: Taking blood samples and INR if trained Blood pressures including 24 hour monitoring Carrying out ECG's Seeing patients for hypertension reviews and chronic diseases Assist with the minor surgery clinics Immunising would be an advantage for flu, B12 via a Patient Specific Direction (PSD) Carrying out basic observations such as temperature, pulse rate and rhythm, blood pressure etc NHS Health Checks About us We are a large general practice located in the Dearne area of Barnsley. We have 11,000 patients and provide general and enhanced services such as extended hours, minor surgery, support to local care homes and general medical services provided by our GPs and Nursing Team. The whole team comprises approx 40 staff made up of clinical and non-clinical staff and we are spread across three sites which are all in close proximity, within a few miles of one another. We are a supportive and friendly team and encourage continued professional development. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.87 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1206-25-0000 Job locations Thurnscoe Centre Holly Bush Drive Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 0LT Goldthope Centre Goldthorpe Green Goldthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 9EH Great Houghton Clinic Oak Haven Avenue Great Houghton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 0EJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description as attached. This job is to be based in general practice and so we are looking for someone who is experienced in this field. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description as attached. This job is to be based in general practice and so we are looking for someone who is experienced in this field. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified in Phlebotomy Experience of working in general practice and trained in all the competencies to work in this area Desirable Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care management Qualified in undertaking immunisations such as Flu, B12 etc Experience Essential Experience of working in general practice Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with all ranges of patients, including vulnerable patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Qualified in Phlebotomy Experience of working in general practice and trained in all the competencies to work in this area Desirable Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care management Qualified in undertaking immunisations such as Flu, B12 etc Experience Essential Experience of working in general practice Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with all ranges of patients, including vulnerable patients 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hollygreen Practice Address Thurnscoe Centre Holly Bush Drive Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 0LT Employer's website https://www.hollygreenpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)