Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The purpose of the role is to assist the GPs and
the nursing team in the service and delivery of the care management of the
practice population.
Particular Responsibilities:
The post holder works under indirect supervision of
the practice nurse team and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the
practice nurses and GPs. Work
collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the
patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more
junior staff.
Key responsibilities
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients and carers,
recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
Undertake effective communication with patients in
specific clinical situations-developing good rapport with them
Communicate effectively with other team members
Practice, personal and people development
To work as part of a primary health care team in a
collaborative manner
To meet regularly with the practice team to discuss
health care assistants role and development.
To participate in practice-based learning appraisal
and to compile a personal learning portfolio
To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade
required by the practice
take responsibility for own developmental learning
and performance, including participating in supervision
Mentoring/support staff in building their
confidence with clinical procedures such as: - phlebotomy, use of EMIS
templates and infection control.
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own
personal development
Work with the practice to assess appropriate
training based on identified need
To recognise and understand the roles and
responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team
Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role
of a HCA (Band3)
Identify own work based boundaries.
Practice organisation
To complete returns to external agencies related to
the delivery of clinical care in the practice
To gather information from written and computerised
records to support clinical audits and health needs assessment
To maintain accurate records of patients care in
both manual and electronic formats.
Health, safety and security
Use and encourage others to adopt appropriate
infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so
that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential
risks identified, including:
1.
hand washing
2.
universal hygiene procedures
3.
collection and handling of laboratory specimens
4.
clinical waste
5.
safe handling sharps bin
Clinical Duties health and well-being:
To work within the agreed protocols to:
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the
task for which you have received appropriate training
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for
investigation by the pathology laboratory
Measuring and recording following physiological
measurements in routine presentations such as:-
1.
Blood pressure/annual check
2.
Pulse rate and rhythm
3.
Height and weight-body mass index
4.
ECG
5.
Peak flow readings inhaler technique
6.
Cardiovascular disease/annual check
7.
Diabetes annual check
8.
Diabetes monitoring machine education
9.
PHQ9-depression checklist
Support and monitor patients during nebulisation
therapy
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment
before, during and after patient care interventions
Assist in raising awareness of health and
well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate and appropriate information to
patients and groups within own competence
Where appropriate, provide support and
encouragement to self-manage their conditions
Have a basic understanding of long-term conditions
including diagnostic interventions, treatments, and the principles of care and self-management.
Plan, develop and implement health promotion
activities as appropriately e.g. smoking cessation, exercise and diet
Assess patients readiness to change and provide
motivation support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy
living for older people
To administer influenza & pneumococcal vaccine
under indirect supervision of the regulated professional
Vitamin B12 injection under indirect supervision of
the regulated professional
To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical
skills to administer basic life support
Referring patients appropriately to other
agencies:- smoking cessation advisory service, Podiatrist, Retinal screening department,
pharmacy first-minor ailments scheme and District Nurses.
Assisting with clinics as appropriate.
Acting as chaperone for other clinicians when
required
Wound care only after patients have been assessed
by a senior nurse
Information processes
Record information and activities undertaken with
patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or
computerised system as appropriate
Inputs accurate Read codes about patients to ensure
accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing processes
Maintain confidentiality or information related to
patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting
information.
Administration:
Emergency drug check and record keeping
Emergency equipment check and recording, this
includes adrenaline in each clinical room, oxygen levels, Defibrillator daily
check for green light. Recording and signing that all checks have been carried
out.
Ensuring that vaccine refrigerators temperature is checked
and recorded twice daily
Ordering vaccines and maintaining stock levels
Pathology stock check and ordering
Any other administrative work to support the
practice clinical work
Ensuring the cold chain is maintained when handling
vaccines
This job description is intended
to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only, there may be
other duties required of the post-holder within this position. This job description
will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account
development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared
to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
the efficient running of the Practice.