Job summary Westover Surgery is looking to employ a positive and confident HCA to join our friendly nursing team. The service is operated over two GP sites in Falmouth with a committed, dedicated team of clinicians and non-clinicians. This multi-disciplinary team has been created to meet the changing patient demands on the NHS over the last few years. The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing team and under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diverse patient group. Any necessary training will be provided to ensure each job role can be performed safely and efficiently. The post-holder will be required to have MMR and Hepatitis B vaccinations. We are seeking to appoint someone for 16 hours per week, ideally on a Monday, Tuesday/Thursday and Friday. Salary is dependent on experience and there is an opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role will include: New patient health checks Urine testing/analysis Blood pressure measurement/monitoring ECG Height and weight measurement Removal of sutures Take pathology samples from patients for analysis (blood, sputum, urine etc) Wound care and dressings Immunisations, including influenza, pneumovax and vitamin B12 under a PSD Supporting the practice nurses with the management of chronic disease monitoring Chaperoning and assisting GPs with coil fitting. Support in the delivery of the Covid vaccination programme About us Westover is avery supportive team consisting of 6 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, a paramedic and first contact practitioners, pharmacists and administrative staff. The Successful candidate will work alongside our team to deliver care to patients accessing primary care. Date posted 05 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3903-24-0002 Job locations Westover Surgery Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing team and under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diverse patient group. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the rest of the nursing team and under the supervision of the practice nurses to provide treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education to our diverse patient group. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) Qualified in Phlebotomy Ability to provide quality care Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Adaptable to change Computer literate Desirable Experience in Wound Care and Removal of sutures & staples Compression and Doppler therapy Health and safety awareness Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses Experience Essential Experience within a healthcare setting Desirable Experience in a GP Practice Other Qualities Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible and adaptable Aware of own limitations Keen to develop Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) Qualified in Phlebotomy Ability to provide quality care Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Adaptable to change Computer literate Desirable Experience in Wound Care and Removal of sutures & staples Compression and Doppler therapy Health and safety awareness Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses Experience Essential Experience within a healthcare setting Desirable Experience in a GP Practice Other Qualities Essential An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible and adaptable Aware of own limitations Keen to develop 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 Westover Surgery Address Westover Surgery Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QJ Employer's website https://www.westoversurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)