Job summary We are looking for an experienced HCA to join the team for 37.5 hours per week at Marsden Medical Group. Working alongside our Nurses, NA's, SNA's and HCA's the successful candidate will be part of a large nursing team who work across two sites supporting the diverse clinical team. We are particularily interested in candidates who have expereince in dressings (Simple wound care managemen tunder supervision of nursing team), phlebotomy and spirometry. Main duties of the job We are looking for our new team member to have the following skills: Phlebotomy Dressings (Simple wound care management) Removal of stitches/clips Blood Pressure checks (24 hour monitoring desirable) Dip Urine Injections (B12, Flu) We are particularily interested in candidates who have expereince in Spirometry, Long Term Condition data gathering. Successful candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted by e-mail within 10 working days of the closing date for applications. If you have not heard by this time unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. The current vacancy is for 37.5 hours per week. About us Our team comprises of Partners, salaried GPs, Nurses, NA's, SNA's. HCA's, Doctors in Training, F2 Doctor and who look after over 22800 patients, many of which have been with us across generations. All of our clinical staff are supported by a well-established management and admin team comprising of over 40 staff of differing roles. All the team get together in our staff room for a cuppa, food and a catch up every day, it offers a supportive environment to bounce ideas around and get to know one another! If you bake cake its a winner - we all love cake! We are always excited to try other culinary delights too :-) Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata to 37.5 (WTE) Dependant on expereince Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3186-25-000125 Job locations Marsden Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6RE Wawn Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4DX Job description Job responsibilities Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and senior practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols and within the scope of their practice, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Duties and responsibilities: Phlebotomy Spirometry Assisting the Practice Nurse with Long Term Condition Management Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required under supervision of the Practice Nurse Administer Injections under PSD Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Assist the wider team with adhering with the practice IPC policy Additional duties as required by scope of the role Job description Job responsibilities Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and senior practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols and within the scope of their practice, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Duties and responsibilities: Phlebotomy Spirometry Assisting the Practice Nurse with Long Term Condition Management Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required under supervision of the Practice Nurse Administer Injections under PSD Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Assist the wider team with adhering with the practice IPC policy Additional duties as required by scope of the role Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified HCA for minimum of 24 months. Desirable Experience of working in general practice Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) English Expereince of working as qualified HCA (NVQ Level 3) Desirable Phlebotomy Spirometry Injections Primary care experience GP Practice experience Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified HCA for minimum of 24 months. Desirable Experience of working in general practice Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) English Expereince of working as qualified HCA (NVQ Level 3) Desirable Phlebotomy Spirometry Injections Primary care experience GP Practice experience 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 Marsden Road Health Centre Address Marsden Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6RE Employer's website https://marsdenhc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Marsden Road Health Centre Address Marsden Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6RE Employer's website https://marsdenhc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RE Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom