HCA Band 2-3

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Working within clinical guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:-Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis-Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate-Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index-Measurement of legs for compression hosiery-ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring-Near patient testing, e.g. blood glucose, lipids and INR-Doppler ultrasound measurements (working with a Registered Nurse)-Measurement of airway function (Peak expiratory flow rate and spirometry)-Obtain venous blood samples for investigation-Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legislation-Carry out care of simple wounds and apply dressings-Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples-Assist with the management of clinical supplies-Participate in quality improvement e.g audit, development of protocols and new services

Quality

Manage personal time and workload effectively and efficiently

Meet deadlines and other performance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN

Use significant event analysis to alert staff to areas of potential risk

Education, Training and Development

To undertake all relevant training as set out by The Personalised Care Institute

Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development

Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to date with latest guidelines

Undertake additional training and development to close potential gaps in skills and knowledge

Governance and Risk

Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with in the course of performing duties

Ensure that all systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality is maintained at all times

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Confidentiality

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to GP practices, patients and their careers, practice staff, GP federation staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the federation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with LPC policies and procedures, IG regulations and Data Protection Act relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with business procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in both the federations and practices Health & Safety Policies. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to business guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role

Reporting potential risks identified

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies and procedures

Smoke Free Policy

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includes not permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and effective time management skills
• Good team working
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS
• Skills in phlebotomy, ECGs, patient health checks, blood pressure
• Basic First Aid Knowledge
• Awareness of blood borne viruses

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience within primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• A good general education

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Address

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

Employer's website

https://lpcfederate.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)