Job Summary
This dynamic, hands-on role involves working in clinics and community settings to deliver prevention and early intervention services to people who may not routinely access primary care. The position supports NHS Health Checks, Lung Cancer Screening pathways, talk-wellbeing outreach, clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and health promotion conversations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical care within your competence and scope, escalating concerns appropriately.
* Support clinicians with assessment and monitoring of patients.
* Undertake phlebotomy, ECGs, and urine specimen preparation following protocols.
* Record physiological observations: blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, respiratory rate, temperature, height, weight, waist circumference and BMI.
* Perform simple wound care and dressings; recognise non-healing wounds and escalated as needed.
* Act as chaperone when required.
* Respond to urgent or emergency situations (e.g. anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest) by summoning immediate assistance.
* Provide clear healthy-lifestyle advice and health education appropriate to the individual.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to information governance.
* Document consultations and interventions accurately in EMIS Web.
* Seek supervision and clinical advice from a practice nurse, ACP, or GP as needed.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
* Phlebotomy competency.
* Experience of NHS Health Checks and/or screening programmes.
* Experience of EMIS Web.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible approach to working across different settings and across enhanced access and prevention services.
* Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
* Training and development within a progressive organisation.
* Supportive clinical supervision and a collaborative team culture.
* Opportunity to make a real, visible difference across Herefordshire.
* Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.
* Annual leave entitlement of 33 to 38 days (pro rata for part-time staff) plus bank holidays.
* Extensive employee benefits programme (Vivup) including 24/7 counselling, salary-sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes, discounts from national retailers, and Blue Light discount scheme.
* Salary: £24,996.93 to £28,405.60 a year (full-time equivalent, pro rata).
Legal & Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and the right to work in the UK. Due to licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About the Employer
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 focuses on providing high-quality, cost-effective out-of-hospital services close to patients' homes.
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