HCA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

• Carry out BMI checks as directed

• Act as a chaperone as required

• Undertake venepuncture

• Urinalysis

• Carry out ECGs as requested

• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

• Provide support during Gynae Clinics as required

• Support Infection Control Lead Nurse with IPC audits/administration

• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely and temperatures checked in accordance with extant guidance

• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

• To assist in seasonal and special projects as required e.g. flu and pneumo campaigns
• Being actively involved with achievement of QOF targets
• Being actively involved with working within infection control recommendations

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. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English (C or above)
• Evidence of personal and professional development

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (level 2 or 3) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Vaccination Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care setting

Clinical Skills

Essential

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Basic Obs - height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care
• Removal of sutures and staples

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem Solver
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in use of Office and Outlook
• SystmOne user skills

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

Rosemary Medical Centre

Address

2 Rosemary Gardens

Poole

Dorset

BH12 3HF

Employer's website

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