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Healthcare Assistant

The Atrium Health Centre

The closing date is 31 December 2024

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Job summary

The Health Care Assistant within the Nursing team at the Atrium Health Centre as well as being an integral part of the wider practice team.

Main duties of the job

Their principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Nursing Associates are expected to aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct and adhere to the same code which seeks to;

  • Prioritise People
  • Practice Effectively
  • Preserve Safety
  • Promote Professionalism and trust

About us

The Atrium Health Centre continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1517-24-0002

Job locations

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1QR


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 Nurses 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 Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics by undertaking HCA Long Term Condition reviews

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

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 Nurses 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 Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics by undertaking HCA Long Term Condition reviews

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • - Wound Care
  • - Basic Vaccinations
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • - Wound Care
  • - Basic Vaccinations

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

The Atrium Health Centre

Address

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1QR


Employer's website

https://www.atriumhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Atrium Health Centre

Address

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1QR


Employer's website

https://www.atriumhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Michaela Sheedy

michaela.sheedy@nhs.net

07469972033

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1517-24-0002

Job locations

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1QR


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