Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Obtain and document consent for any treatment undertaken and keep the patient at the centre of his/her own care, ensuring full participation in decision making.
• Ensure clinical care is safe and effective and remains within the boundaries of competence.
• Maintain accurate records in line with professional guidance.
• Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including swabs and bloods and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used.
• Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
• Ensure the correct use of clinical templates, read codes and protocols.
• Take responsibility for the cleaning and stocking of clinical areas.
• Dispose of clinical waste in a safe manner.
• Inform the Clinical Lead of any untoward incidents e.g. falls, verbal aggression, criminal damage, safeguarding concerns.
• Take responsibility for the cleaning and stocking of clinical areas.
• Contribute to infection control measures by adhering to infection control policies/procedures.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:

Fun:People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome:We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble:Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave:We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf:We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting:We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity

Come and be a part of our amazing team!

We offer NHS Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Attendance Bonus

Staff Benefit Scheme

Free Tea & Coffee

Eye Care Contributions

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all FCMS employees. All employees, including the post holder, are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the FCMS Safeguarding policy is an essential requirement, as is completion of mandatory Safeguarding training.

All employees must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If unsure of how this clause relates to this post, clarification must be sought from line management as a matter of urgency. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, the Mental Capacity ACT and DOLS

Educational

To follow safe working practices and to always comply with local Safety Policies and Procedures

To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during employment and not to release such information to anyone other than those acting in an official capacity as instructed

Maintain good relationships with other members of the staff team across all disciplines

Contribute to the identification of own training needs and participate in relevant in-service training

To attend staff meetings as required

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

The Clinical Manager may also ask for other duties to be carried out to the benefit of the organisation.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged. The post holder will be expected to attend any necessary courses that provide relevant training.

Disability Confident Employer- As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS -This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This 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).For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Wound care
• Venepuncture
• Removal of sutures and staples
• Swabs (wounds)
• Wound care
• Ear Syringing
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• IT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to think laterally, seeking opportunities for improvement
• Competent, reliable and conscientious person who can work on their own initiative and has the ability to observe confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
• NHS Health Checks

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health Care (or working towards this)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Experience of working in a hospital/ward/ GP practice setting

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS clinical system

Other

Essential

• Belief in our corporate values
• Fun
• Awesome
• Humble
• Brave
• Go-getting
• Oomph
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Approachable
• Team Player
• Always aims for excellence
• Ability to produce creative solutions to issues
• Evidence of drive for improvements
• Ability to work calmly
• Adherence to the organisations Policies and Procedures
• Highly organised
• Flexible
• Able to prioritise
• Highly observant
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Ability to diffuse difficult situations and deal with difficult members of the public
• Always aims for excellence

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

Fleetwood Urgent Treatment Centre

Dock Street

Fleetwood

Lancashire

FY7 6HP

Employer's website

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