Job summary
Total hours per week: 24 hours Days: Spread over 3 daysSchedule: Flexible start and finish times The Health Care Assistant will visit housebound IC patients and undertake care plan A, (phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes foot check, urinalysis, spirometry as required).
The HCA will input data to the clinical templates
They will escalate when appropriate to the multidisciplinary team (social prescribers, clinical pharmacist, GP, Nurse, community health services, to address the patients needs)
Provide feedback to the monthly IC multidisciplinary team meetings
Promote healthy living and encourage uptake of preventative health promotion activities in the Network
Work in collaboration with the care coordinator to plan visits in a timely and holistic manner.
The PCN Clinical Lead to provide feedback and supervision to HCAs, Clinicians, and Care Coordinators.
Main duties of the job
To support practices
(Bromley by Bow/XX Place, St Andrews, St Pauls Way, and Wellington Way) in the
Network to achieve QOF (*1), LES (*2), and DES (*3) targets for patients that
are housebound and on the complex integrated care (IC) list. These patients
will have a named Care Co-ordinator, HCA and Clinician. They have complex
health needs e.g., are palliative, have dementia, live in care homes or are
housebound, and often, multiple long term conditions.
The
HCA will be fully trained, qualified and competent in Phlebotomy
The HCA will support
the Primary Care Network
(PCN) teams to catch up and maintain long-term
condition management post pandemic and to help the primary
care network (PCN) to achieve its targets for adult immunisation and cardiovascular
health programmes.
The HCA will visit housebound,
care home patients for routine monitoring who are vulnerable, have
co-morbidities, and complex health needs, which are not always met in a timely
fashion.
The
HCA will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team
to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures.
About us
With the advanced development of Primary Care Health Networks (PCNs) in Tower Hamlets, Bromley by Bow & Stepney Health (BASH) CIC are looking for a highly motivated, innovative person to join our Primary care Network Team as an Experienced Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy experience. BASH CIC was formerly known as MEEBBB Health CIC, has been established for 12 years, and employs a number of staff for member practices. In 2010 the then Primary Care Trust, Local Medical Council and GP surgeries in Tower Hamlets set up Networks composed of member practices linked to a Network Incentive Scheme (NIS) as a contract for additional work over and above their standard GP contracts; this has now changed to the LES (Local Enhanced Services). The reason for establishing the PCNs was due to the high levels of deprivation in the borough, and to address the chronic underfunding in primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Experienced
Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy experience 1 Year Fixed Term with option of + 1
Join our PCN Bromley by Bow & Stepney Health (B&SH) CIC
team in Tower Hamlets as a HCA, helping to improve health outcomes for
housebound patients with long-term conditions.
As one of our HCAs, the members of the network teams and
clinical lead will support you in this innovative role.
About Tower Hamlets PCN
In
2010 the then Primary Care Trust, Local Medical Council and GP surgeries in
Tower Hamlets set up Networks composed of member practices linked to a Network
Incentive Scheme (NIS) as a contract for additional work over and above their
standard GP contracts; this has now changed to the LES (Local Enhanced
Services). The reason for establishing the PCNs was due to the high levels of
deprivation in the borough, and to address the chronic underfunding in primary
care.
Main duties of the
job
To support practices
(Bromley by Bow/XX Place, St Andrews, St Pauls Way, and Wellington Way) in the
Network to achieve QOF (*1), LES (*2), and DES (*3) targets for patients that
are housebound and on the complex integrated care (IC) list. These patients
will have a named Care Co-ordinator, HCA and Clinician. They have complex
health needs e.g., are palliative, have dementia, live in care homes or are
housebound, and often, multiple long term conditions.
The
HCA will be fully trained, qualified and competent in Phlebotomy
The HCA will support
the Primary Care Network
(PCN) teams to catch up and maintain long-term
condition management post pandemic and to help the primary
care network (PCN) to achieve its targets for adult immunisation and cardiovascular
health programmes.
The HCA will visit housebound,
care home patients for routine monitoring who are vulnerable, have
co-morbidities, and complex health needs, which are not always met in a timely
fashion.
The
HCA will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team
to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures.
Job Description
The Health Care
Assistant will visit housebound IC patients and undertake care plan A,
(phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes foot check, urinalysis,
spirometry as required).
The HCA will input data
to the clinical templates
They will escalate
when appropriate to the multidisciplinary team (social prescribers, clinical
pharmacist, GP, Nurse, community health services, to address the
patients needs)
Provide feedback to
the monthly IC multidisciplinary team meetings
Promote healthy living
and encourage uptake of preventative health promotion activities in the
Network
Work in collaboration
with the care coordinator to plan visits in a timely and holistic
manner.
The PCN Clinical Lead
to provide feedback and supervision to HCAs, Clinicians, and Care Coordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Experienced
Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy experience 1 Year Fixed Term with option of + 1
Join our PCN Bromley by Bow & Stepney Health (B&SH) CIC
team in Tower Hamlets as a HCA, helping to improve health outcomes for
housebound patients with long-term conditions.
As one of our HCAs, the members of the network teams and
clinical lead will support you in this innovative role.
About Tower Hamlets PCN
In
2010 the then Primary Care Trust, Local Medical Council and GP surgeries in
Tower Hamlets set up Networks composed of member practices linked to a Network
Incentive Scheme (NIS) as a contract for additional work over and above their
standard GP contracts; this has now changed to the LES (Local Enhanced
Services). The reason for establishing the PCNs was due to the high levels of
deprivation in the borough, and to address the chronic underfunding in primary
care.
Main duties of the
job
To support practices
(Bromley by Bow/XX Place, St Andrews, St Pauls Way, and Wellington Way) in the
Network to achieve QOF (*1), LES (*2), and DES (*3) targets for patients that
are housebound and on the complex integrated care (IC) list. These patients
will have a named Care Co-ordinator, HCA and Clinician. They have complex
health needs e.g., are palliative, have dementia, live in care homes or are
housebound, and often, multiple long term conditions.
The
HCA will be fully trained, qualified and competent in Phlebotomy
The HCA will support
the Primary Care Network
(PCN) teams to catch up and maintain long-term
condition management post pandemic and to help the primary
care network (PCN) to achieve its targets for adult immunisation and cardiovascular
health programmes.
The HCA will visit housebound,
care home patients for routine monitoring who are vulnerable, have
co-morbidities, and complex health needs, which are not always met in a timely
fashion.
The
HCA will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team
to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures.
Job Description
The Health Care
Assistant will visit housebound IC patients and undertake care plan A,
(phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes foot check, urinalysis,
spirometry as required).
The HCA will input data
to the clinical templates
They will escalate
when appropriate to the multidisciplinary team (social prescribers, clinical
pharmacist, GP, Nurse, community health services, to address the
patients needs)
Provide feedback to
the monthly IC multidisciplinary team meetings
Promote healthy living
and encourage uptake of preventative health promotion activities in the
Network
Work in collaboration
with the care coordinator to plan visits in a timely and holistic
manner.
The PCN Clinical Lead
to provide feedback and supervision to HCAs, Clinicians, and Care Coordinators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education, training & qualificationsCare certificate- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4 ) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Experience of working in a primary care environment/healthcare setting
- Phlebotomy certification & training
- Immunisation training certificate
- Diabetes foot check
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Part A care planning including BP, Pulse, Height, Weight, Diabetic foot checks, venepuncture, urinalysis and spirometry (as appropriate)
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- KnowledgeUnderstanding of basic health issues
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Other requirementsEffective time management (planning and organisation)
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Right to work in the UK
-
- Meets DBS check Requirements
-
- Willingness to undertake Home Visits
- Ability to work weekends when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider social determinants
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Driving License Clean and Valid
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working (or have knowledge of) working in a primary care environment/healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in Tower Hamlets
- Experience of carrying out home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education, training & qualificationsCare certificate- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4 ) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Experience of working in a primary care environment/healthcare setting
- Phlebotomy certification & training
- Immunisation training certificate
- Diabetes foot check
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Part A care planning including BP, Pulse, Height, Weight, Diabetic foot checks, venepuncture, urinalysis and spirometry (as appropriate)
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- KnowledgeUnderstanding of basic health issues
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Other requirementsEffective time management (planning and organisation)
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Right to work in the UK
-
- Meets DBS check Requirements
-
- Willingness to undertake Home Visits
- Ability to work weekends when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider social determinants
- Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
- Driving License Clean and Valid
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working (or have knowledge of) working in a primary care environment/healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in Tower Hamlets
- Experience of carrying out home visits
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
