Job summary
Hackney
Downs Primary Care Network are looking to recruit to an HCA role with a
difference to form a key part of a multi-disciplinary team.
This
is a new post designed to improve access for patients to healthcare within
their own home. Hackney Downs PCN
practices have identified a group of patients who are not currently served by
the district nurse team (who look after our housebound population) but who may
find it difficult to come to the surgeries, particularly at the moment when
some of our most vulnerable patients are shielding at home or preferring not to
come out to protect themselves from Covid19.
These patients have need for a home visiting service.
Main duties of the job
Essential Skills Needed
Good General
Education
Holds a full UK
Driving License (unless using another approved mode of transport)
Qualified in
Phlebotomy
Ability to provide quality care
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Skilled in Phlebotomy
Good organisational skills
Good team working skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to work independently following verbal
or written instructions
Adaptable to change
Computer literate
Experience within a health care setting
About us
Upon
completion of the 6 month contract the HCA post will be discontinued. The
successful candidate will have the option to enrol on a two-year trainee
nursing associate scheme culminating in qualifying as a fully trained nursing
associate. Nursing associate roles are new roles that are proving to be much
sought after by GP surgeries and Primary Care Networks and are a great career
pathway for anyone looking to build up their skills into a recognised
qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a new post designed to improve access for patients to healthcare within
their own home. Hackney Downs PCN
practices have identified a group of patients who are not currently served by
the district nurse team (who look after our housebound population) but who may
find it difficult to come to the surgeries, particularly at the moment when
some of our most vulnerable patients are shielding at home or preferring not to
come out to protect themselves from Covid19.
These patients have need for a home visiting service.
This
post provides the face to face elements of care needed to look after patients
with long term conditions, so that the rest of their care can be provided
remotely where preferred.
As
the successful post holder, you will be employed by Nightingale Practice on
behalf of the PCN and will have a base at Nightingale Practice but will mainly
be providing care to patients within their own home. You will need to be able
to transport yourself to patients homes - either in your own vehicle (the PCN will
provide a parking permit and a mileage allowance to cover the additional
motoring costs incurred) or by bicycle (bearing in mind that there will be
quite a few items you would need to carry with you) or something of equivalent
speed (ie not public transport or walking).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a new post designed to improve access for patients to healthcare within
their own home. Hackney Downs PCN
practices have identified a group of patients who are not currently served by
the district nurse team (who look after our housebound population) but who may
find it difficult to come to the surgeries, particularly at the moment when
some of our most vulnerable patients are shielding at home or preferring not to
come out to protect themselves from Covid19.
These patients have need for a home visiting service.
This
post provides the face to face elements of care needed to look after patients
with long term conditions, so that the rest of their care can be provided
remotely where preferred.
As
the successful post holder, you will be employed by Nightingale Practice on
behalf of the PCN and will have a base at Nightingale Practice but will mainly
be providing care to patients within their own home. You will need to be able
to transport yourself to patients homes - either in your own vehicle (the PCN will
provide a parking permit and a mileage allowance to cover the additional
motoring costs incurred) or by bicycle (bearing in mind that there will be
quite a few items you would need to carry with you) or something of equivalent
speed (ie not public transport or walking).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Holds a full UK Driving License (unless using another approved mode of transport)
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or an apprenticeship qualification
- Basic life support training within one year
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in Phlebotomy
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Emis Web clinical system
- Skilled in administrating Flu jabs, Shingles, Pneumonia & B12
- Skilled in blood pressure measurement, pulse check , respiratory rate, urine dipsticks, diabetic foot checks, oxygen saturation measurement and blood glucose monitoring
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
- Experience in Home visiting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Holds a full UK Driving License (unless using another approved mode of transport)
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or an apprenticeship qualification
- Basic life support training within one year
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in Phlebotomy
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Emis Web clinical system
- Skilled in administrating Flu jabs, Shingles, Pneumonia & B12
- Skilled in blood pressure measurement, pulse check , respiratory rate, urine dipsticks, diabetic foot checks, oxygen saturation measurement and blood glucose monitoring
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
- Experience in Home visiting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).