Job summary
Care Plus Group Primary Care practices
provides the first point of contact for registered patients accessing the
health care service. The service will work collaboratively with patients to
assist them in managing and preventing illnesses and coordinating access to
specialised care.
The Care Plus Group Primary Care practices,
Open Door and Quayside, provide services for a client group with a range of
diverse and sometimes complex needs including substance misuse, homelessness,
mental health problems and self-neglect.
Please note that Care Plus Group Primary Care are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Department: CPG Primary Care
Hours: 22.5 Permanent
£23,875 Pro Rata Per Annum
The HCA will undertake a range of delegated clinical roles as agreed by the registered nurses and General Manager including regular computer skills along with the ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload are necessary. The post holder will also be required to act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.
As part of the
nursing team you will be employed to undertake a range of clinical, duties, work
alongside other members of both the practice and wider PCN nursing team
You will be expected to undertake a
range of clinical task including health checks, suture removal, Phelbotomoy,
vaccinations, ECGS, Spirometry including undertaking home visits and working in
an outreach role.
In return you will be part of a
innovating team who put people first offering bespoke ways of care. You will
receive regular support and access to on going training.
About us
Open Door & Quayside are subsidiaries of Care Plus Group.
Open Door is committed to improving the health & social care for some of the most vulnerable people within North East Lincolnshire. Quayside is a GP practice which is committed to ensuring that the local community are given the opportunity to access a range of health and care services and receive information, advice and guidance needed to improve their lives.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is
attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to
this for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is
attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to
this for more information.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Effective and proven computer skills
- Ability to work as part of a wider team
- An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
- To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne computer system
- Able to demonstrate basic skills to others
- Previous experience of working within care sector
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.
Other
Essential
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis
- Flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area, within prescribed timescales
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare or similar setting
- Undertaken a healthcare assistant role previously
Desirable
- Experience of working with the client group.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Effective and proven computer skills
- Ability to work as part of a wider team
- An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
- To have a range of clinical skills, such as, wound care, eye care, pressure area care, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne computer system
- Able to demonstrate basic skills to others
- Previous experience of working within care sector
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.
Other
Essential
- Able to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis
- Flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area, within prescribed timescales
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working with people in a healthcare or similar setting
- Undertaken a healthcare assistant role previously
Desirable
- Experience of working with the client group.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
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.
