Health Care Assistant - HCA

This is a dynamic, handson role where youll work both in clinics and out in the community, helping to deliver prevention and earlyintervention services to people who may not routinely access primary care., The role supports early intervention, disease prevention, and improved access to care, contributing to Taurus Healthcares commitment to delivering the right care, at the right time. Main Duties and Responsibilities Work always within own competence, confidence, and scope of practice. Work always within own competence, confidence, and scope of practice. Follow guidance, organisational policies, and agreed clinical pathways. Seek supervision and clinical advice from a Practice Nurse, ACP, or GP when required. Accurately and clearly document consultations and interventions within patients record (EMIS Web). Maintain patient confidentiality in line with information governance Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring Undertake agreed clinical activities in line with training and protocols: NHS Health Checks and targeted community health checks Blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm measurements Respiratory rate Height, weight, waist circumference and Body Mass Index (BMI) Cholesterol fingerprick testing Phlebotomy, ECGs & Urinalysis and preparation of specimens Health Promotion and Patient Support Provide clear healthy lifestyle advice and health education appropriate to the individual. Early application is strongly encouraged, as applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and the advert will close once sufficient suitable candidates have been appointed.

Youre friendly, motivated, and confident engaging with diverse communities, with a real interest in prevention and reducing health inequalities. Essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Flexible approach to working across different setting Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries Desirable NVQ Level 1 & 2 / Care CertificatePhlebotomy competency Phlebotomy competency - Experience in prevention, screening, or outreach - EMIS Web experience - Full UK driving licence

Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible. Taurus Healthcare offer many employee benefits, such as

Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.

• 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:
o 24/7 access to counselling services o Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes o Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers
• Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK