Job summary
We are
looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Health Care
Assistant (HCA) to join our team at Peacock
Surgery, Carlton Hill, Nottingham.
The
postholder will be managed and supported by the Lead Nurse and Practice Nurses,
and benefit from support from the wider PICS organisation.
PICS is a GP
owned organisation that provides a wide range of services in primary and
community care with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of all our
patients and their families. These services are provided in a range of settings
including peoples own homes and GP surgeries. Our focus is on delivering all
care as close to home as possible.
We pride
ourselves on being caring, safe and excellent; we work to constantly improve
the quality of care we provide, and we expect our staff to commit to and
demonstrate these values.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To support the practice
nursing team to enable them to function effectively
- To contribute to the
nursing teams aim of providing high quality, safe and effective nursing
care to the practice population
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- GCSE Mathematics &
English (C or above) or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and
Social Care/Care Certificate or equivalent training & experience or
willingness to undertake
-
A demonstrable
commitment to professional development
About us
We offer a comprehensive package
which includes:
- Part of a team of experienced practitioners and
supported by Practice Nurses and Practice Manager who will help support
your professional development
- Part of the NHS Pension Scheme or an alternative government-based
scheme (based on eligibility) with generous employer contributions
- Competitive salaries with clear progression
pathways referenced to NHS Agenda for Change
- Fully integrated with NHS IT systems
- Generous annual leave entitlement which references
NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service
- On appointment 27 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- After 5 years 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- After 10 years 33 days plus 8 days bank holiday
entitlement
- Competitive leave entitlement that includes
sickness pay and maternity leave
- Join a caring culture and a company of can-do experts
If you feel
you would like to be part of our service we would love to hear from you so
please get in touch to discuss the position or to arrange an informal visit.
Please contact: Susan Moore Practice Manager Tel Mob: 0115 958 0415
Applications
are to be made via NHS Jobs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The Health Care Assistant
works under indirect supervision from the Lead Nurse and Practice Nurses,
undertaking appropriately delegated tasks and duties. The role provides support to the practice nursing team to enable
them to function effectively. The post
holder is expected to contribute to the nursing teams aim of providing
high quality, safe and effective nursing care to the practice population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To
perform venepuncture for patients including patients from sixteen years old,
using vacutainer system and use the electronic request system (ICE) to record
blood sample requests.
- To
measure and record on practice approved templates, physiological signs -
alerting a registered practitioner in an appropriate timeframe if physiological
signs are outside normal parameters:
- Blood
pressure
- Pulse
rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Oxygen
saturations
- Height
and weight (BMI)
- To
maintain the Home BP devices inventory, tracking and service schedule data.
- Undertake
24 hour blood pressure monitoring.
- To
test urine specimens using appropriate equipment and prepare samples for
hospital transportation and analysis if required.
- Undertake
ECGs as requested & report to the appropriate GP / ANP.
- To
perform simple dressing regimes.
- Removal
of clips and sutures.
- Assist
GPs with minor surgery clinics / coil fittings.
- Perform
Ear irrigation.
- To
perform registration medicals (New Patient Checks).
- To
undertake NHS Health Checks Part 1 (collection of data)
- To
perform Flu, Pneumonia and B12 injections (after the first dose has been given
by a registered healthcare professional) within the surgery environment.
Administration will be under a Patient Specific Direction / prescription.
- To
monitor stock and place order for pathology items.
- To
ensure that GP rooms are checked weekly and stock replenished and rotated as
required, ensuring that internal cupboards are clean and stock is checked re
expiry dates. Check sharps bins are appropriately labelled, secured and
replaced as appropriate.
- To
undertake weekly checks of the emergency equipment.
- To
perform other tasks as appropriately trained and agreed to meet the needs of
the practice.
Communication / Utilising Information
Systems
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication
styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
- Communicate effectively with patients
and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to
overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred
ways of communicating.
- Communicate in an appropriate
timeframe, any concerns about patients health status to a registered
clinician.
- Document care and accurately record
data using SystmOne.
- Contribute to the work of the practice
team in by utilising the data from SystmOne and other information systems to
improve care.
Delivering Quality Service
- Work
with the nursing and practice team to assess effectiveness of care delivery,
for example through assisting with audits, reviews and evaluation of care.
- Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.
Team Working
- Understand
own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over
time.
- Work
as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring
the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
- Work
effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies
impacting upon care delivery. Participate in team activities that create
opportunities to improve patient care.
Management of Risk
The post holder
must comply with all PICS policies and procedures which aim to ensure safe
practice and minimise risk. These include:
- Infection
control / needle stick Protecting themselves and others against infection
risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply
with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any
problems with regard to this to the manager. All staff at the surgery should
attend infection control training and updates as required.
- Health
and safety / COSHH policy.
- Fire
policy.
- Incident
reporting policy.
Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to support with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The Health Care Assistant
works under indirect supervision from the Lead Nurse and Practice Nurses,
undertaking appropriately delegated tasks and duties. The role provides support to the practice nursing team to enable
them to function effectively. The post
holder is expected to contribute to the nursing teams aim of providing
high quality, safe and effective nursing care to the practice population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To
perform venepuncture for patients including patients from sixteen years old,
using vacutainer system and use the electronic request system (ICE) to record
blood sample requests.
- To
measure and record on practice approved templates, physiological signs -
alerting a registered practitioner in an appropriate timeframe if physiological
signs are outside normal parameters:
- Blood
pressure
- Pulse
rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Oxygen
saturations
- Height
and weight (BMI)
- To
maintain the Home BP devices inventory, tracking and service schedule data.
- Undertake
24 hour blood pressure monitoring.
- To
test urine specimens using appropriate equipment and prepare samples for
hospital transportation and analysis if required.
- Undertake
ECGs as requested & report to the appropriate GP / ANP.
- To
perform simple dressing regimes.
- Removal
of clips and sutures.
- Assist
GPs with minor surgery clinics / coil fittings.
- Perform
Ear irrigation.
- To
perform registration medicals (New Patient Checks).
- To
undertake NHS Health Checks Part 1 (collection of data)
- To
perform Flu, Pneumonia and B12 injections (after the first dose has been given
by a registered healthcare professional) within the surgery environment.
Administration will be under a Patient Specific Direction / prescription.
- To
monitor stock and place order for pathology items.
- To
ensure that GP rooms are checked weekly and stock replenished and rotated as
required, ensuring that internal cupboards are clean and stock is checked re
expiry dates. Check sharps bins are appropriately labelled, secured and
replaced as appropriate.
- To
undertake weekly checks of the emergency equipment.
- To
perform other tasks as appropriately trained and agreed to meet the needs of
the practice.
Communication / Utilising Information
Systems
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication
styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
- Communicate effectively with patients
and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to
overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred
ways of communicating.
- Communicate in an appropriate
timeframe, any concerns about patients health status to a registered
clinician.
- Document care and accurately record
data using SystmOne.
- Contribute to the work of the practice
team in by utilising the data from SystmOne and other information systems to
improve care.
Delivering Quality Service
- Work
with the nursing and practice team to assess effectiveness of care delivery,
for example through assisting with audits, reviews and evaluation of care.
- Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.
Team Working
- Understand
own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over
time.
- Work
as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring
the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
- Work
effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies
impacting upon care delivery. Participate in team activities that create
opportunities to improve patient care.
Management of Risk
The post holder
must comply with all PICS policies and procedures which aim to ensure safe
practice and minimise risk. These include:
- Infection
control / needle stick Protecting themselves and others against infection
risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply
with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any
problems with regard to this to the manager. All staff at the surgery should
attend infection control training and updates as required.
- Health
and safety / COSHH policy.
- Fire
policy.
- Incident
reporting policy.
Please download the supporting documentation for full role details and to support with your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your qualifications and training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Skills
Essential
- Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please provide details of your qualifications and training.