Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, highly
motivated individual to the role of Health Care Assistant. You will joining a well-established team in a
well-established practice. The ideal
candidate will be an experienced Health Care Assistant and ideally have worked
in Primary Care before, although we are happy to support and develop peoples
knowledge and skill set.
Main duties of the job
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Undertake new patient health checks
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Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
-
Support the practice nursing team with the management of chronic
disease clinics
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Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
-
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood
pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and recording findings accurately
-
Carry out electrocardiograms (ECGs)
-
Facilitate routine BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
-
Carry out simple injections B12/Shingles/Pneumonia and other appropriate
injections
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Carry out INR clinics
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Assist other members of staff with procedures, such as coil
clinics and minor surgery
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Carry out home visits to housebound patients
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Carry out BMI checks as directed
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Act as a chaperone as required
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Undertake venepuncture
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Administer flu and covid vaccinations
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Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
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Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for
each session
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Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant
guidance
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Recording and monitoring of fridge temperatures
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Assist in minor ops clinic
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Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps
bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
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Monitor and order stock for nursing team
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Any other duty commensurate with the role
About us
We are a large forward-thinking practice with
more than 17,200 patients, based in a purpose built building the centre of
Chorley. Due to a growing list we are
now looking to recruit an additional Health Care Assistant.
We have regular practice meetings, with a structured meeting rota including
whole staff meetings, clinical meetings, safeguarding meeting and protected
time for training. We have a
multidisciplinary, clinical team made up of 6 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs and 4
Advanced Nurse Practitioners, who are supported by a wider team of Paramedics,
Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, a range of specialised Nurses and Health
Care Assistants. We are a training
practice and have a number of junior doctors working at site, including FY2s,
ST2s and ST3s. The practice benefits
from a well-structured management team which is led by a Practice Business
Manager. We would be happy to support
and encourage your professional development to add to our diverse and
enthusiastic team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nursing team with health promotion
programmes
- Support the practice nursing team with the management of
chronic disease clinics
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry,
blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and recording findings accurately
- Carry out electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Facilitate routine BP monitoring, advising patients
accordingly
- Carry out home visits to housebound patients
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Undertake venepuncture
- Administer flu vaccinations
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward
transportation
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and
prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with
extant guidance
- Recording and monitoring of fridge temperatures
- Assist in minor ops clinic
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and
sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Monitor and order stock for nursing team
- Any other duty commensurate with the role
Confidentiality:
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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, Practice staff and other healthcare
workers. They may also have access to
information relating to the Practice 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 Practice may only
be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and
procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and
sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
- The post-holder will assist in
promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as
defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
-
Using personal security systems within the
workplace according to Practice guidelines
-
Identifying the risks involved in work activities
and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
-
Making effective use of training to update
knowledge and skills
-
Using appropriate infection control procedures,
maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
-
Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity:
- The post-holder will support the equality, diversity
and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
-
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of
peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice
procedures and policies, and current legislation
-
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs
of patients, carers and colleagues
-
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of
the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings
priorities and rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nursing team with health promotion
programmes
- Support the practice nursing team with the management of
chronic disease clinics
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry,
blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and recording findings accurately
- Carry out electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Facilitate routine BP monitoring, advising patients
accordingly
- Carry out home visits to housebound patients
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Undertake venepuncture
- Administer flu vaccinations
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward
transportation
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and
prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with
extant guidance
- Recording and monitoring of fridge temperatures
- Assist in minor ops clinic
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and
sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Monitor and order stock for nursing team
- Any other duty commensurate with the role
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, Practice staff and other healthcare
workers. They may also have access to
information relating to the Practice 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 Practice may only
be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and
procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and
sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
- The post-holder will assist in
promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as
defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
-
Using personal security systems within the
workplace according to Practice guidelines
-
Identifying the risks involved in work activities
and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
-
Making effective use of training to update
knowledge and skills
-
Using appropriate infection control procedures,
maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
-
Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity:
- The post-holder will support the equality, diversity
and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
-
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of
peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice
procedures and policies, and current legislation
-
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs
of patients, carers and colleagues
-
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of
the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings
priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence
Desirable
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.
