Health Care Assistant

GARDEN LANE MEDICAL CTR

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Job summary

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

24 hours over 4 days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant, to support our friendly nursing team.

Competitive salary for the successful candidate subject to experience.

NHS Pension

Excellent holiday entitlement

As a Health Care Assistant you will be required to undertake patient health checks and a range of other clinical appointments. Further information within the job description.

Main duties of the job

Support the clinical team to provide a wide range of clinical appointments, delivering health checks, disease prevention and monitoring. Also a range of diagnostic examinations.

About us

The practice aims to provide the best possible standard of care for our patients by continuing to develop a high quality, accessible service to the practice population.We currently have 9800 patients, including students at the University of Chester.Garden Lane Medical Centre is a purpose-built surgery opened in 1990.

There are four GP partners at the practice. We currently have three salaried doctors: Dr Majidah Ali, Dr Tanya Paulose and Dr Moe Moe Thu.We have 4 Nurse Practitioners, a Practice nurse, a health-care assistant and a phlebotomist. We have a large administration team.

The practice is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission and we take pride in delivering quality care to our patients.We are a member of Chester Central Primary Care Network.

The practice operates using the EMIS web computer system for all consultations and appointments and Docman 10 for document management. We have a Cloud-based telephone system. We provide On-line Questionnaire consultations. The practice website address is www.gardenlanemedicalcentre.co.uk

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0894-23-0001

Job locations

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Garden Lane Medical Centre Job Description

Job Title

Health Care Assistant

Pay Band

Band 2 or 3 depending on experience

Directorate

Garden Lane Medical Centre

Line Manager

Practice Nurses Nurse Manager

Staff accountable to postholder

None

Job Summary

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the practice nursing team and nurse manager support the nursing and practice team in the delivery of tasks and duties to the practice population of Garden Lane Medical Centre.

Principle Responsibilities:

Following initial assessment by a clinician, undertake delegated care for a variety of patients within the practice.

Undertake delegated care packages within own level of competency for a variety of patient groups.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with practice policy.

To use standard procedures to ensure correct patient identification.

To establish effective communication with the patients and carers to explain clinical procedures and allay fears.

Communicate effectively with team members within the practice.

Liaise effectively with partner services both voluntary and statutory from outside the practice.

Ensure nursing and practice equipment is clean and maintained.

Order and maintain stock levels of equipment, vaccines and other supplies.

Maintain a high standard of service in accordance with practice policy.

Contribute to service development.

Work with service managers to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

Clinical:

Undertake, record and follow practice guidelines for a variety of tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Collect and prepare samples and specimens for transportation to the pathology laboratory for investigation.

Measure and record the following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

o Blood pressure

o Pulse, rate and rhythm

o Temperature

o Height, weight and BMI

o ECG

o Doppler

Undertake venepuncture in accordance with clinical guidelines.

Undertake a range of health checks, working to practice protocols and within competencies.

Prepare and maintain the clinical environment and equipment, before, during and after use.

Assist members of the clinical team with patients undergoing minor surgical procedures

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Undertake dressings and provide wound care in accordance with level of competence and utilizing local guidelines and procedures.

Have the skills to recognise life threatening circumstances and take appropriate action

Have underpinning knowledge and practical skills of basic life support and recognition of anaphylaxis.

Provide support to patients and carers in the management of acute and long-term conditions.

Act as a chaperone where needed and training has been completed.

Re-stock clinical rooms with necessary supplies.

Administer a range of vaccinations once training is completed, including Influenza, B12 and pneumonia vaccinations.

Fitting and removal of 24-hour blood pressure monitors.

(this list is not inclusive of all job roles and responsibilities, but an example of the types of duties that will need to be performed.

Personal and People Development:

Maintain own clinical expertise by participating in training and development opportunities which meet own learning needs.

Demonstrate a commitment to the training and education of learners within the clinical area as required.

Take responsibility for maintaining own record of personal development.

Recognise the roles and responsibilities of individual members of the practice team.

Be aware of the professional and legal limitations of own role.

Awareness of the changing structures of health care provision both locally and nationally.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication.

Offer support to nervous or distressed patients.

Record details of care provided in patients notes using the practice computer system

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with GLMC policy and Caldicott guidelines.

Advise managers on additional requirements, developments and needs of the service as appropriate.

Communicate effectively and clearly with professional colleagues and patients to ensure effective service delivery.

Adapt personal communication skills to overcome barriers to communication.

Utilize appropriate systems to communicate information to colleagues and patients.

Research and Audit:

Participate in research projects and audit of the service as required.

Managerial:

Organise own workload and work under indirect supervision.

Have knowledge of referral criteria and refer patients back to the appropriate clinician in cases of concern or should further advice/follow up be required.

Leadership:

Self management, awareness of direct line manager and systems for reporting of incidents.

Health & Safety Policy

In accordance with Garden Lane Medical Centre, Local and National Health and Safety Policies

All employed persons, while at work, are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Security Policy

To ensure that the Security Policy of Garden Lane Medical Centre is adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under the policy.

Smoking Prevention Policy

Garden lane Surgery operates a Smoking Prevention Policy.

Clinical Records

All NHS records are public records under the terms of the Public Records Act 1958 5.3 (1)-(2).

Garden lane Medical centre has a Clinical Records Policy outlining the standards required for record keeping and the framework in which you should maintain your records. You should ensure that your record keeping meets the standards required in this policy, accessing the training available within the practice if necessary to update your record keeping skills.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Garden Lane Medical Centre Job Description

Job Title

Health Care Assistant

Pay Band

Band 2 or 3 depending on experience

Directorate

Garden Lane Medical Centre

Line Manager

Practice Nurses Nurse Manager

Staff accountable to postholder

None

Job Summary

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the practice nursing team and nurse manager support the nursing and practice team in the delivery of tasks and duties to the practice population of Garden Lane Medical Centre.

Principle Responsibilities:

Following initial assessment by a clinician, undertake delegated care for a variety of patients within the practice.

Undertake delegated care packages within own level of competency for a variety of patient groups.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with practice policy.

To use standard procedures to ensure correct patient identification.

To establish effective communication with the patients and carers to explain clinical procedures and allay fears.

Communicate effectively with team members within the practice.

Liaise effectively with partner services both voluntary and statutory from outside the practice.

Ensure nursing and practice equipment is clean and maintained.

Order and maintain stock levels of equipment, vaccines and other supplies.

Maintain a high standard of service in accordance with practice policy.

Contribute to service development.

Work with service managers to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

Clinical:

Undertake, record and follow practice guidelines for a variety of tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Collect and prepare samples and specimens for transportation to the pathology laboratory for investigation.

Measure and record the following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

o Blood pressure

o Pulse, rate and rhythm

o Temperature

o Height, weight and BMI

o ECG

o Doppler

Undertake venepuncture in accordance with clinical guidelines.

Undertake a range of health checks, working to practice protocols and within competencies.

Prepare and maintain the clinical environment and equipment, before, during and after use.

Assist members of the clinical team with patients undergoing minor surgical procedures

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Undertake dressings and provide wound care in accordance with level of competence and utilizing local guidelines and procedures.

Have the skills to recognise life threatening circumstances and take appropriate action

Have underpinning knowledge and practical skills of basic life support and recognition of anaphylaxis.

Provide support to patients and carers in the management of acute and long-term conditions.

Act as a chaperone where needed and training has been completed.

Re-stock clinical rooms with necessary supplies.

Administer a range of vaccinations once training is completed, including Influenza, B12 and pneumonia vaccinations.

Fitting and removal of 24-hour blood pressure monitors.

(this list is not inclusive of all job roles and responsibilities, but an example of the types of duties that will need to be performed.

Personal and People Development:

Maintain own clinical expertise by participating in training and development opportunities which meet own learning needs.

Demonstrate a commitment to the training and education of learners within the clinical area as required.

Take responsibility for maintaining own record of personal development.

Recognise the roles and responsibilities of individual members of the practice team.

Be aware of the professional and legal limitations of own role.

Awareness of the changing structures of health care provision both locally and nationally.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication.

Offer support to nervous or distressed patients.

Record details of care provided in patients notes using the practice computer system

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with GLMC policy and Caldicott guidelines.

Advise managers on additional requirements, developments and needs of the service as appropriate.

Communicate effectively and clearly with professional colleagues and patients to ensure effective service delivery.

Adapt personal communication skills to overcome barriers to communication.

Utilize appropriate systems to communicate information to colleagues and patients.

Research and Audit:

Participate in research projects and audit of the service as required.

Managerial:

Organise own workload and work under indirect supervision.

Have knowledge of referral criteria and refer patients back to the appropriate clinician in cases of concern or should further advice/follow up be required.

Leadership:

Self management, awareness of direct line manager and systems for reporting of incidents.

Health & Safety Policy

In accordance with Garden Lane Medical Centre, Local and National Health and Safety Policies

All employed persons, while at work, are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Security Policy

To ensure that the Security Policy of Garden Lane Medical Centre is adhered to, and that staff are aware of their obligations under the policy.

Smoking Prevention Policy

Garden lane Surgery operates a Smoking Prevention Policy.

Clinical Records

All NHS records are public records under the terms of the Public Records Act 1958 5.3 (1)-(2).

Garden lane Medical centre has a Clinical Records Policy outlining the standards required for record keeping and the framework in which you should maintain your records. You should ensure that your record keeping meets the standards required in this policy, accessing the training available within the practice if necessary to update your record keeping skills.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to at least GSCE (A-C) or above in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ LEVEL 2 or 3
  • Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a health care environment.
  • Experience working under indirect supervision

Desirable

  • Team worker
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Physical skills obtained through training, practice and regular updating
  • Maintain patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT systems
  • Wound management
  • Clinical skills, eg ECG, Urinalysis
  • Immunsation for HCA programme
  • BLS training & Anaphylaxis
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General education to at least GSCE (A-C) or above in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ LEVEL 2 or 3
  • Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a health care environment.
  • Experience working under indirect supervision

Desirable

  • Team worker
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Physical skills obtained through training, practice and regular updating
  • Maintain patient confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT systems
  • Wound management
  • Clinical skills, eg ECG, Urinalysis
  • Immunsation for HCA programme
  • BLS training & Anaphylaxis

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

GARDEN LANE MEDICAL CTR

Address

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN


Employer's website

https://www.gardenlanemedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GARDEN LANE MEDICAL CTR

Address

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN


Employer's website

https://www.gardenlanemedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Practitioner

Suzanne Berry-Smith

suzanne.berry-smith@nhs.net

01244346677

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0894-23-0001

Job locations

19 Garden Lane

Chester

CH1 4EN


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