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Water Meadow Surgery

The closing date is 16 May 2025

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Job summary

Water Meadow surgery are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic HCA to join our thriving practice located in the leafy Chiltern Hills, based in Chesham. The town is served by a London underground station on the Metropolitan Line connecting directly with London. We score highly in patients polls as one of the top practices in Bucks.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve the usual mix of HCA duties, working alongside 6 Partners, 7 Salaried GP's, 3 nurses and 1 nurse associate and other Health Practitioners.

About us

Water Meadow surgery is a supportive and friendly team. Everyone in our team is committed to the care of our patients. It is our desire to be the best practice in the area and we are always looking at ways we can improve our services.

The patients's practice list has grown steadily over the last few years to just over 13,500. The practice population includes a mix of social classes with a few pockets of deprivation. The practice is part of the Chesham & Little Chalfont PCN.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1790-25-0002

Job locations

31a Red Lion Street

Chesham

HP5 1ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job will involve the usual mix of HCA duties, but we are particularly interested in individuals who are keen to develop (or already have) interests and skills in chronic disease management for patients with long-term conditions.

Duties include:

Diabetic checks

NHS Health checks

Hypertension checks

Taking blood samples

Blood pressure

Wound dressings

ECG recording

Removal of stiches/staples

Urinalysis

Ordering vaccines and clinical supplies

Restocking supplies to the doctors and nurses rooms

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job will involve the usual mix of HCA duties, but we are particularly interested in individuals who are keen to develop (or already have) interests and skills in chronic disease management for patients with long-term conditions.

Duties include:

Diabetic checks

NHS Health checks

Hypertension checks

Taking blood samples

Blood pressure

Wound dressings

ECG recording

Removal of stiches/staples

Urinalysis

Ordering vaccines and clinical supplies

Restocking supplies to the doctors and nurses rooms

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Able to communicate both in written and oral
  • Experience in health care setting

Desirable

  • NVQ certificate
  • previous experience working in the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Able to communicate both in written and oral
  • Experience in health care setting

Desirable

  • NVQ certificate
  • previous experience working in the NHS

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

Water Meadow Surgery

Address

31a Red Lion Street

Chesham

HP5 1ET


Employer's website

https://www.watermeadowsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Water Meadow Surgery

Address

31a Red Lion Street

Chesham

HP5 1ET


Employer's website

https://www.watermeadowsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Jackie Morgan

jackie.morgan7@nhs.net

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1790-25-0002

Job locations

31a Red Lion Street

Chesham

HP5 1ET


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