Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: £12.35 to £13.00 per hour
Job Reference: A4577-24-0001
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About the Job:
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse, the Healthcare Assistant will support the Practice Nursing Team in the delivery of clinical services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
You will join the dedicated team of healthcare professionals at City View Medical Practice, who have an appetite for innovation and have been part of building a successful new Primary Care model.
Main duties of the job
- New patient health checks
- Part 1 of Long Term Condition Reviews
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy
- Blood Pressure checks
- Dressings
- Flu and B12 injections
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs and nurses
- Maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine and cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
About us
City View Medical Practice has a large multi-disciplinary team looking after 15,000 patients. We work across two sites – our main site is at Beeston Hill Health Centre, and our branch surgery is just five minutes away at Shafton Lane – both of which are modern, purpose-built health centres.
This is a busy practice, where we all work hard to do the best we possibly can for our patients. We like to use everyone’s skills and to play to people’s strengths. We are a training practice, welcoming GP Registrars, Medical Students, Student Nurses and Apprentice Nurse Associates. We encourage every member of the team to extend their knowledge and skills, so that we can better help our patients and improve the flow of work through the Practice.
There is a strong focus on support, training, education, assessment and audit, ensuring the team is clinically confident and competent to meet simultaneous Practice and NHS England guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – FIXED TERM CONTRACT
REPORTS TO: LEAD NURSE
HOURS: 37 hours per week
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse, and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population
The Healthcare Assistant will assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Duties and responsibilities:
- New patient health checks
- Part 1 of Long Term Condition Reviews
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy
- Blood Pressure checks
- Dressings
- Flu and B12 injections
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs and nurses
- Maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine and cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to provide cover
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- SystmOne user skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
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.
Employer details
Employer name
City View Medical Practice
Address
Beeston Hill Community Health Centre
123 Cemetery Road
Leeds
LS11 8LH
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