Job summary
One Wight Health are advertising this vacancy on behalf of Ventnor Medical Practice.
This role will be directly employed by Ventnor Medical Practice.
No previous applicants need apply
Salary: £13.79 per hour
Contract: Full-time/Part-time Permanent
Are you looking to join a
forward-thinking friendly team, to focus on patient-centred care, whilst striving
to maintain and improve the general health of the local population?
We are seeking a caring
and committed Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our
Team.
Main duties of the job
To support the practice nursing and administrative
teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part
of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team
on an as-required basis.
The successful candidate will have previous experience and will work under the direct supervision of the Lead Nurse, whilst adhering with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
About us
With approximately 8000 patients, Ventnor Medical Practice is in a historic costal town with a unique location and strong sense of community .
At Ventnor Medical Practice we aim to provide holistic patient care within a safe, effective, caring, responsive and friendly environment.
To help us achieve this we have well trained, highly skilled clinical and non-clinical teams who enjoy a good work life balance to ensure resilience of our team.
Our GP Partners and Management team ensure this is maintained in accordance with local and national policies and is achieved in a responsible financial way.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
- Undertake NHS health checks
- Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature
and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as chaperone as required
- Undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
- Undertake NHS health checks
- Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature
and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as chaperone as required
- Undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced in accordance with the organisation's IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Desirable
- Vaccination certification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Patient health check, including height, weight, BP, pulse.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Strong IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
- Clinical IT system user skills.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational Health clearance.
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Desirable
- Vaccination certification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- ECGs.
- Venepuncture.
- Patient health check, including height, weight, BP, pulse.
- Chaperone procedure.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Strong IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
- Clinical IT system user skills.
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.
