Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Qualifications:Has no statutory nursing qualification
Training:Trained to KaSPaC or NVQ3 in HSCC
Working accountabilityUnder the supervision of a Registered Nurse, may undertake certain tasks. Works alongside other clinical staff.
Special NoteThis individual cannot interpret results and needs to work to protocols.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Care
-Work alongside the clinician[s] in the provision of patient care
-Undertake and record the following tasks:
-Follow up wound care and dressing changes
-Removal of sutures and clips
-Administration of Influenza vaccination using a PSD
-Measurement of height and weight
-Urinalysis
-Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse
-Peak flow measurements
-Recording of ECGs
-Additional tasks once specific training has been completed
-Recognise changes in the patients' observations which must be reported and acted on
-Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients
-Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the practice team
-Act as a chaperone
-Appreciate the principles of `Healthy Living.'
-Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients
Main duties of the job
Care and Programme Management
Clearly presents patients' point of view to others
Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in GP & treatment rooms, emergency equipment (Check stock is in date, rotate stock as appropriate)
Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensures servicing is undertaken
Follow infection control standards
Change couch curtains Maintain register of dates
Contribute new ideas to improve patient care
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks
Clinical Practice Leadership
Work effectively in a team
Interact with patients' and colleagues in a professional manner
Clinical Practice Development
Maintain set standards of organisation in treatment rooms/practice
Take appropriate action if standards are not being met
Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing where possible and reporting to senior members of staff if unable to resolve
General Responsibilities
To help in the Protocol review system
To participate in the Appraisal system
To attend Nurse Meetings
Update patient records using EMIS clinical system
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful and necessary for professional development. EG Annual Basic Life Support.
About us
Welcome to The New Surgery, a dedicated General Practice located in Folkestone, committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. For over 30 years, our practice has been serving the Folkestone community, growing and evolving to meet the changing healthcare needs of our patients.
Our services encompass a full range of primary care, from routine check-ups and acute illness treatment to chronic disease management and preventative care.
Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes board-certified GPs, skilled nurses, and knowledgeable administrative staff. You will be part of a friendly, efficient team dedicated to the health and wellbeing of ours patients.
At The New Surgery, we adopt a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare. We believe in treating our patients with compassion, respecting individual needs, and ensuring confidentiality in all aspects of care.
We're open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 18:30, and patients can schedule appointments by phone, online, or by visiting our practice. For added convenience, the NHS app and Patient Access App have been updated to allow patients access to their health records.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£10.60 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A3576-24-0002
Job locations
128 Canterbury Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5SR
Employer details
Employer name
The New Surgery
Address
128 Canterbury Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5SR
Employer's website
http://www.thenewsurgery-folkestone.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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