Job summary
Lytham St Annes
Primary Care Network (PCN) is recruiting a Health Care Assistantto support patient care in line with the
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) with a focusing on areas of
the Enhanced Health in Care Home Framework.
We are seeking a Health Care Assistantpreferably with
previous experience of working in the community. The post holder will work as
part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will
support residents in care homes completing Chronic Disease Management (CDM)
reviews and other HCA tasks.
The post holder will help reduce GP service demand by conducting Care home visits and Chronic Disease Management reviews for Care home residents.The post holder will work to integrate practices and community services to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving access to treatment. The post holder will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the care home team and the GPs within the primary care network.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibility of the Health Care Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Complete CDM Reviews and documentation
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and recording findings accurately.
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
- Carry out weight and BMI checks as directed.
- Undertake venepuncture.
- When trained, carry out ECGs as requested.
- When trained, carry out end user equipment forms.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Support and participate in shared learning with the PCN.
- Support health promotion programmes.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
The post holder will need to hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel between locations to support the remit of the role.
About us
The PCN comprises of 5 Practices operating from 4 premises over the geographical footprint of Lytham St Annes and the villages of Warton and Freckleton. Working relationships within the PCN are well established as the Practices have already been working collaboratively.
The PCN serves a
diverse population with relatively low deprivation with complexity from an
above average elderly population and above average number of residents in care
homes. The PCN is leading the way in network working with a Care Home Team
already in place.
To work together across G.P. surgeries and Network teams within the Lytham St Annes area, for the benefit of patients and the wider community.
Lytham St Annes PCN will collaborate to provide excellent care and support for patients and practices, helping them access and navigate to the most appropriate healthcare to meet their individual needs.
We also aim to create an environment that supports and develops our staff, enabling them to be professionally content in their role to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will help reduce GP service demand by conducting Care home visits and Chronic
Disease Management reviews for Care home residents. The post holder will work to integrate practices
and community services to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes,
ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is
pivotal to improving access to treatment. The post holder will need to work
flexibly to meet the needs of the care home team and the GPs within the
primary care network.
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:
Complete
CDM reviews and documentation.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, Respiration rate and recording findings accurately.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
Carry
out weight and BMI checks as directed.
Undertake
venepuncture.
When
trained, carry out ECGs as requested.
When
trained, carry out end user equipment forms.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the PCN.
Support
health promotion programmes.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
The post holder
will need to hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel between locations
to support the remit of the role.
In view of the dynamic nature of the role, this job
profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities;
it will be subject to review and amendment as necessary in consultation with
the post holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will help reduce GP service demand by conducting Care home visits and Chronic
Disease Management reviews for Care home residents. The post holder will work to integrate practices
and community services to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes,
ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is
pivotal to improving access to treatment. The post holder will need to work
flexibly to meet the needs of the care home team and the GPs within the
primary care network.
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:
Complete
CDM reviews and documentation.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, Respiration rate and recording findings accurately.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
Carry
out weight and BMI checks as directed.
Undertake
venepuncture.
When
trained, carry out ECGs as requested.
When
trained, carry out end user equipment forms.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the PCN.
Support
health promotion programmes.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
The post holder
will need to hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel between locations
to support the remit of the role.
In view of the dynamic nature of the role, this job
profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities;
it will be subject to review and amendment as necessary in consultation with
the post holder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and work across multiple sites and with use of own car.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Venepuncture.
- NEWS2 observations.
- BMI Checks.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care Team and/or community health team.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships.
- Computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations and EMIS Web.
- ECGs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and work across multiple sites and with use of own car.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- Occupational Health Clearance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Venepuncture.
- NEWS2 observations.
- BMI Checks.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care Team and/or community health team.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships.
- Computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations and EMIS Web.
- ECGs.
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.
