Health Care Assistant – Eglwysbach Medical Practice
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Pontypridd nr Cardiff
Part or Full Time (School hours available)
Depending on experience/qualification
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team, which includes 4 nurses and an HCA. You will hold NVQ level 3 in healthcare (or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the qualification.
Working as a part of our nursing team under the supervision of a nurse you will be competent to undertake, or working towards competency, in a variety of tasks including
- ECGs
- Urinalysis
- Phlebotomy
- Administering injections
- Stocking clinical rooms
- Assisting GPs in Minor Ops sessions and preparing the minor ops room
- Providing clerical assistance to the nursing team
With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice is well-respected with an excellent reputation for patient care and accessibility. You can expect:
- a clinically driven practice
- democratic, happy and balanced team
- open communication
- forward thinking practice encouraging new ideas
- support and mentorship offered to all members of the clinical team
Eglwysbach Medical Practice is a team of 7 partners, 6 salaried GPs, a GP retainer and a Physician Associate, serving a practice population upwards of 16,000 patients.
Our location
The practice is well established and the main surgery, in the town centre of Pontypridd, is based in a former Welsh Wesleyan Methodist chapel. There are branches in Tonteg and Ynysybwl. Excellent links to Cardiff, the A470 and M4 corridor.
Our practice and benefits
- 7 partners, 6 salaried GPs a GP retainer and a Physician Associate.
- 2 full time pharmacists (prescribers) supported by prescribing clerks.
- Nurse-led chronic disease management and minor illness clinics led by our senior nurse (prescriber).
- High achieving QAIF with excellent admin support.
- Respected training practice - GP training, F2, 5th year medical, pharmacy, physician associate and nursing students.
- Enhanced services including joint injections, minor surgery, long-acting contraceptives, MS reviews and the Care Home service.
- Paper-free Vision system with Docman, WCCG, GPTR and electronic dictation.
Next steps and how to apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to our practice manager, sarah.powell2@wales.nhs.uk
