Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Grade
- AFC Band3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25.87 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AGB-EMF21163-B3
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £27,106 - £28,850 per annum pro rata including High Cost Area Supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cedar Centre HCA
AFC Band3
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to come and join us at Cedar we are a diabetes and Endocrinology unit based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
We run diabetes and Endocrinology clinics in this busy department we are seeking someone who is looking for a new challenge, can work autonomously and show initiative. We are planning exciting new clinics, which the HCA team will be running independently around existing clinics
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be organised time efficient and keen to learn new skills, central to the diabetes clinic will be downloading BG meters and pumps to provide up to the minute data. Taking routine observations is a requirement and phlebotomy skills would be a real bonus however if you do not take bloods a willingness to learn this skill is vital.
We can offer a supportive and caring team environment and the opportunity to make this role your own.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will carry out observations take clinical measurements and record them accurately. There will be a small amount of administration work to ensure notes are accurately updated The post holder will need to understand how the different clinics operate and in the absence of the senior HCA the post holder will ensure flow through clinic. The post holder will be supported by the Senior HCA and the Senior DSN
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in patient contact position.
- Knowledge of acute hospital setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Beverly Tuthill
- Job title
- Diabetes Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
Ext 2413
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