Job responsibilities
Job Description
The Health Care Assistant is part of the Primary Health Care Team and as such shares responsibility for the Treatment Room and the performance of routine nursing related duties. Some healthcare experience is required but training will be provided for the right candidate.
To plan and deliver high quality integrated nursing care to the practice population.
To promote health and well-being within the practice population.
To work with clinical and non-clinical practice staff, other members of the wider healthcare team and NHSE/ICG in contributing to:
The achievement of QOF.
Delivering objectives set out in the NHS Action Plan.
Audits.
Meeting the standards as set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Communicate courteously and effectively with patients, relatives and careers.
Report all matters pertaining to patient care changes in condition/circumstances to a relevant member of the nursing or medical team as a matter of priority and ensure that a document record is kept.
Ensure that the clinical rooms at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that relevant equipment is ready for use by nursing and medical staff during clinic sessions.
Assist in clinic sessions as directed by members of the nursing and medical staff ensuring that all equipment is clean and sterilised following clinic sessions.
Ensure that the drug refrigerator is at correct temperature on a daily basis and that drugs are within their expiry dates and used in correct sequence. Order drugs and other supplies as directed ensuring that adequate levels of stock are available in the surgery.
Record fridge temperatures.
As directed by the Practice Nurses working within local policy/protocols undertake and develop skills in phlebotomy, 24 hour ABPM, ECG recording, advanced phlebotomy, spirometry/peak flow, chaperoning duties, basic wound care, ear syringing, B12/flu/pneumococcal vaccinations, Long Term Conditions annual initial assessments.
Undertake NHS health checks new patient health checks and general health checks.
Undertake a range of diagnostic procedures e.g. urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy tests, diabetic foot checks, (within capabilities and as required for the role).
Delivery of health promotion e.g. smoking reduction advice, diet, exercise and alcohol.
Maintain stocks control for all clinical rooms.
Support practitioners to carry out healthcare activities.
Act at all times with regard to the confidentiality and sensitivity of issues to do with patients, their care and treatment.
Record and document all patient contact.
Carry out relevant clerical and reception duties as required in relation to nursing services.
Assist in audits as required e.g. note sampling, data input and information gathering.
Attend relevant meetings as required.
Have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation and data protection acts.
Assist in the call and recall systems in relation to: chronic disease management; immunisation, cervical cytology screening.
To comply with all practice policies and procedures and health, safety and fire regulations In negotiation and following an annual appraisal, Modality Partnership can determine any additional duties.
In negotiation and following an annual appraisal, Modality Partnership can determine any additional duties that may be required as long as they do not exceed the level or responsibility expected for the grade of the post.
To keep abreast of advances in clinical practice and identify personal training and development needs.
Support colleagues in their development by encouragement, informal teaching and coaching.
To attend mandatory training identified through the appraisal system.
Contribute and work within the broad framework of the clinical governance agenda.
Work within evidence based nursing protocols.
Personally and accurately record all healthcare activity within the patients clinical records ensuring compliance with the NMC standards for record keeping.
Ensure that communication is effective between all stakeholders giving adequate attention to the complex and sensitive nature of such information. Make all reasonable attempts to overcome any barriers to understanding that may occur, giving due consideration to ethnicity, language, educational ability, barriers caused by illness/distress etc. which may adversely affect communication.
To work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the service and as directed by senior staff and GPs.
Follow practice and NHSE/ICG policies, procedures and guidelines.
Complete reports and forms required by the practice and NHSE/ICG.
Participate in staff surveys and contribute to research based practice.
Be aware of statutory national requirements relevant to the job function (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act).
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own competence.
To work across Modality sites as required and to provide holiday and sickness cover when needed.
To participate in disaster planning and response.
In light of national policy and due the needs of the business it may be necessary for the Partnership to alter the opening hours of practices. This could incorporate different opening hours and weekend working which may effect when you are required to work.
The post holder is expected to be flexible and accommodating, following consultation, in terms of any changes to operating times in the future.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or management team.
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you are seeking career development opportunities that can help you grow and build your nursing career. you have a passion for supporting patients by promoting health and well-being within the practice population, and you are able to carry out all relevant tests required to ensure patients such as those with long term conditions, or those that require tests as part of other medical conditions or referrals are supported.
If you feel this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification: What are the minimum requirements all candidates need to meet?
Qualifications and Experience: We require high performing team members to join our team with:
Knowledge and experience
Working in a primary or secondary care setting.
Basic IT knowledge and skills.
Demonstrates understanding of person-centred care.
Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
Data input, Information gathering, Confidentiality.
Recent previous experience in direct patient care.
Proficient in Blood pressure monitoring.
Proficient in Blood pressure monitoring.
Urine testing.
ECG recording.
EMIS / SYSTEM1 proficient.
Suture/staple removal.
Wound care.
Skills:
Phlebotomy skills.
Ability to follow guidelines and protocols.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Ability to work alone.
Ability to manage situations and environments.
Personal Qualities:
Professional approach to work.
Strong team player.
Smart appearance.
Exercises tact and discretion at all times.
Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift.
Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours.
