Our Vision and Values
Our vision is supported by shared values that were developed by the whole team. We strive to use them every day and put our values at the centre of service planning, recruitment and day to day running for our patients.
We are looking to recruit for the below positions.
Health Care Assistant (Temporary contract) – Blackmore Vale Partnership
MATERNITY HCA COVER FROM END OF JUNE 2025, FOR UP TO 12MONTHS (approx WITH POTENTIAL FOR SECURING A BANK CONTRACT THEREAFTER.
Full time hours up to 37.5 per week. Part time will be considered. Predominantly for our Shaftesbury site (Abbey View Medical Centre)
Experience ideally in most aspects of the role (see below) possible training available.
MUST be able to carry out phlebotomy.
Closing date: 18th April 2025, Shortlist 22nd April . If you do not receive a response 2weeks after the closing date please accept this as being unsuccessful with your application.
Interview date: INTERVIEW DATE 29th April from 1:30pm (provisional)
We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our large supportive nursing team.
We have generous staff benefit incentives including 5 weeks holidays plus bank holidays, Company Sickness & Maternity Policies & NHS Pension scheme.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Primarily taking, collecting, and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures will be your fundamental job role.
- Experience in undertaking ECG’s, blood pressure, urinalysis/samples
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses such as urine, faeces and sputum.
- Basic wound care desirable but not essential
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, restocking rooms.
- The post holder will be a key team player within our large nursing team. You will work alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Administration staff providing advice and support for the wider multidisciplinary team including District Nurses and the Frailty Team.
Driving license essential as you may be required to work across our 3 sites Shaftesbury (Abbey View), Sturminster Newton and Marnhull.
Pay scale is : BVP £22779.97 to £25341.50 pro rata depending on experience
Confidentiality:
- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Surgery staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Surgery as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Surgery may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Surgery policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
HR Administrator – Blackmore Vale Partnership
Job summary
The Blackmore Vale Partnership is seeking a proactive and dynamic HR Administrator to support all aspects of HR processes. The ideal candidate will be a key support in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of core HR functions. The postholder will be supported by the HR Manager but will also enjoy autonomy to manage their own workload.
In this varied role, some of the key elements include:
- Working closely with the managers and team leaders to ensure a smooth and timely onboarding process
- Maintaining employee records using our electronic HR system
- Supporting and promoting existing staff wellbeing processes for example the staff forum
- Monitoring and supporting mandatory training requirements
- Monitoring sickness absences and triggers for absence management processes
- Co-ordinating the staff survey and collate feedback
- Being the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting line managers and employees
Experience is preferred but not essential. A CIPD qualification would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
If you are looking to make a positive impact and contribute to the efficiency of our organisation, we would love to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
- Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Good communication skills, with the ability to deal with HR queries and issues professionally
- A proactive approach to tasks, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- A basic understanding of HR processes and best practices, ideally with some experience in a similar role
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Contribution to organisational development through innovation
