Job summary Hours: 25 30 per week over 4 days (details to be agreed) with flexibility to provide sickness/absence cover for Saturday clinics between 8.30am 12 noon. Applications are invited from candidates with relevant skills and experience for this post within our busy nursing team at this friendly, progressive and outstanding GP practice. Primary Care and phlebotomy experience are essential. Note: this is a clinical (not administrative) post. Informal enquiries/visits prior to application or interview are welcome; please contact the Practice Secretary on 01283 731217 or via email at ddicb.wellbrooksecretariesnhs.net to arrange this. As a Health Care Assistant you will work under the supervision of and in liaison with the Practice Nursing team to provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care. You will participate in the care and treatment of patients, working within your levels of training and competency and in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. The post is practice-based although your role may occasionally require the provision of care in a patient's home or in a care home. Main duties of the job Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, respirations and pulse, etc. New patient registration checks, including processing questionnaires and recording read coding of relevant clinical and family history into medical record Blood pressure checks and home blood pressure/24-hour blood pressure monitoring Wound assessment and management. Dressings, including 2-layer bandaging and leg ulcer dressings Venepuncture, urinalysis, taking blood glucose measurements ECG recording NHS health checks & well person checks Weight checks, BMI recording, waist measurements processing referrals to 'Live Life Better' and other services as required Learning disability health checks Smoking cessation advice referral to other services as necessary Ear irrigation Suture clip removal Administration of flu vaccinations, Vitamin B12, pneumococcal, shingles, RSV and other injections in line with Patient Specific Directions Assist in minor operations, including coil fits and implants Support patients on general healthcare, promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to relevant healthcare services Act as chaperone as required Ensure maintenance of infection control standards Undertake clinical tasks duties for patients within their own homes, or in Care Homes, if required. About us Wellbrook Medical Centre is a friendly and progressive practice that strives to give the best possible clinical care for our patients while aiming to maintain a healthy work and home life balance. We are particularly keen to encourage patient education and self-management of minor illness and chronic diseases. Teamwork is excellent, relationships within the practice are good and turnover of our staff is low. People that join us stay with us. We look for new recruits who enjoy a busy, challenging but supportive work environment, where we are keen to encourage personal development and achievement of potential within your role. We are located in purpose built premises in Hilton village, approximately 15 minutes south of Derby, with ample free car parking for staff and patients. Our website address is www.wellbrookmedical.co.uk Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,185 a year rising to £25,796 after 2 years Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A5306-679-PRI-1177-25 Job locations Wellbrook Medical Centre Welland Road Hilton Derby DE65 5GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Experience Essential NHS Primary care experience as a health care assistant or comparable role Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working with vulnerable patients SystmOne experience Qualifications Essential Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Good IT skills Desirable GCSE grade A C in Maths & English or equivalent Care certificate or equivalent Skills Essential Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Self-directed and motivated Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To engage in positive relationships with patients, carers, families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries Person Specification Experience Essential NHS Primary care experience as a health care assistant or comparable role Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working with vulnerable patients SystmOne experience Qualifications Essential Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Good IT skills Desirable GCSE grade A C in Maths & English or equivalent Care certificate or equivalent Skills Essential Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Self-directed and motivated Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To engage in positive relationships with patients, carers, families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries 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 Wellbrook Medical Centre Address Wellbrook Medical Centre Welland Road Hilton Derby DE65 5GZ Employer's website https://www.wellbrookmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)