Job summary The post holder will work as a member of the Healthcare Team, offering directed treatments to meet the needs of patients. To provide high quality patient care to the Practice population as directed by the Practice Nursing Lead, and communicate this effectively and appropriately within the clinical Practice team. To work as a supervised member of the healthcare team, performing delegated nursing duties and have the insight and confidence to recognise and work at all times within the boundaries of safe Practice based on your own competence and the limitations of the HCA role. Main duties of the job Expected competencies to include, but not limited to: New patient health checks and other health screening Urinalysis and preparation of specimens Blood tests and phlebotomy Long term condition reviews where appropriate Vaccinations including flu/pneumococcal vaccines Dressings and wound-care Diabetic checks ECGs ABPMs Patient education and promotion of health and well-being Gathering lifestyle data from patients Infection control and equipment management Vaccination management and clinical stock control About us Suthergrey Medical Centre in a surgery supporting the Watford area. We provide outstanding healthcare services to over 9000 patients. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 4 weeks Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A5201-25-0000 Job locations 37A St Johns Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1LS Job description Job responsibilities Expected competencies to include, but not limited to: New patient health checks and other health screening Urinalysis and preparation of specimens Blood tests and phlebotomy Long term condition reviews where appropriate Vaccinations including flu/pneumococcal vaccines Dressings and wound-care Diabetic checks ECGs ABPMs Patient education and promotion of health and well-being Gathering lifestyle data from patients Infection control and equipment management Vaccination management and clinical stock control Job description Job responsibilities Expected competencies to include, but not limited to: New patient health checks and other health screening Urinalysis and preparation of specimens Blood tests and phlebotomy Long term condition reviews where appropriate Vaccinations including flu/pneumococcal vaccines Dressings and wound-care Diabetic checks ECGs ABPMs Patient education and promotion of health and well-being Gathering lifestyle data from patients Infection control and equipment management Vaccination management and clinical stock control Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in Phlebotomy Worked as an HCA within primary care previously Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in Phlebotomy Worked as an HCA within primary care previously 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 Suthergrey House Medical Centre Address 37A St Johns Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1LS Employer's website https://suthergrey.com/ (Opens in a new tab)