Leg Club Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Professional

Work independently under the direction/guidance of lead nurse

Have completed a course and competencies in wound care/leg ulcer management and compression bandaging

Completed Doppler Assessment training and competencies

Have proven experience in working in a team

Report any concerns to lead nurse, or substitute lead

Adhere to the Code for conduct for Health Care Support Workers and be conversant with the scope of professional practice.

Clinical

Assist in the setting up of each clinic, moving of equipment, maintaining infection control and manual handling standards and guidance.

Assist in the delivery of excellent holistic, evidence -based care including assessment, management and follow up care of individuals with lower limb conditions.

To embrace a team culture of enquiry and learning which enables individuals to openly question, reflect and learn from their practice.

Maintain members needs and build a personal rapport with colleagues, volunteers and club members so that all attendees receive a warm, compassionate environment.

Assist with the provision of expert clinical care and advice

Competent to assess patients using doppler ultrasound and apply compression therapies safely to gold standard.

To observe the Lindsay leg club philosophy always

To be aware of the policies and procedures of the charity, and to comply with relevant guidelines and protocols in relation to nursing care and leg ulcer management.

To maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management.

To foster good working relationships

Encourage meaningful engagement with club members

To maintain high standards of documentation and records, ensuring fully reflect club members needs and are written holistically.

Ensure club members are treated with dignity and respect.

Adhere to safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable individuals

To undertake training to ensure professional development and awareness of regulatory requirements in relation to the areas of work with job description are updated and current.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including Maths and English (or relevant experience)

Desirable

• Care certificates

Experience

Essential

• Working in a primary care setting as part of a team
• Accurate recording of data

Desirable

• Working within a Leg Club

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

Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd

Address

Wyke Regis Health Centre

Portland Road

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9BE

Employer's website

http://twoharbourshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)