Healthcare Assistant Cardiac (West Lancs & Bolton)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Relevant Duties

Adhere to policies and procedures of the company and keep up to date with nursing procedures and changes within the role.

Work within the framework of relevant Department of Health Initiatives and local Health Improvement Plans.

To observe national and local policies and procedures in respect of:

• Fire
• Child Protection
• Data Protection Act
• Basic Life Support
• Substances Hazardous to Health
• Clinical Unform policy and dress code
• Record relevant details of accidents and untoward incidents in accordance with policy.
• Maintain good industrial relations.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and individuals level of competence.

Education

Identify training needs of self and participate in relevant in-service education and mandatory training.

To attend staff meetings as required, including working groups to direct and implement change where appropriate.

Quality

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients.

Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.

Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care.

Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team.

Ensure stock items under your control are available in the treatment and consulting rooms.

Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation.

Know the practices policies in the respect, especially the whistle-blowing policy available in the practice staff handbook.

Be able to manage your own time effectively.

Give and receive feedback professionally and defuse situations using problem resolution skills to reduce potential for formal complaints.

Health, Safety & Security

The post holder will be required to:

Observe local Health & Safety arrangements and take reasonable care of himself/ herself and persons that may be affected by his/ her work.

Use and encourage others to be familiar with the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

Use and encourage others to adopt appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

o Hand washing

o Universal hygiene procedures

o Segregation and disposal of waste material

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.

Be aware of statutory child health procedures, and statutory local guidance and referral criteria.

Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.

Use the computer monitor safely.

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Information Process

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate.

Input accurate read codes about patients to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing processes.

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information.

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.

Undertake effective communication with patients in specific clinical situations.

Communicate effectively with other team members.

This Job Description is not intended to form a part of the contract of employment or to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but it is a guide for information to the job.

This Job Description will be periodically reviewed in the light of developing work requirements. The individual in post will be expected to contribute towards that revision.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software ore procedures will be provided or arranged.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs A* - C including Maths or equivalent experience

Experience

Desirable

• 2 years experience working within a health care setting in either a hospital, general practice or community setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Punctual
• Willing to learn.
• Problem solving
• Driving Licence and own vehicle

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

FCMS

Address

West lancs

Skelmersdale

WN8 8LA

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)