Job summary
To
support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of
clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary
team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team
on an as-required basis.
Main duties of the job
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature
and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
l.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
n.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
q.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
Our supportive practice is proud to have an excellent well-established team, with weekly practice and education meetings, nursing meetings and a fantastic team working environment, with support for staff and supervision being paramount to patient care. We are proud of our large nursing team, which is well-led, meets regularly not only for educational and practice meetings, but also socially, enjoying excellent working relationships with each other and with other staff from our varied multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an Outstanding CQC rated practice and GP Access Centre delivering high quality patient care in State of the Art Premises. We are the largest of 7 practices forming Healthsense Primary Care Network (PCN), which has an excellent reputation for teaching, training and high-quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may
be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature
and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake phlebotomy
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
l.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
n.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
q.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
b.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may
be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature
and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake phlebotomy
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
l.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
n.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
q.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
b.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- 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
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
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Personal Qualities
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- 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
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
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Personal Qualities
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
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).
