Job summary
This
is an exciting new role within CGPN, the post holder will be a key member of
the CGPN Nursing Team assisting with provision and delivery of CGPN’s clinical
services and initiatives within Cambridgeshire.
We
are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to be
responsible
for the delivery of Health Care Assistant services. The
post holder will
as part of the CGPN multidisciplinary team deliver care within their scope to
the patient population. The HCA will be working within several clinical areas, including chronic disease
reviews, phlebotomy and blood
pressure monitoring.
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting and varied role that requires:
•
The
ability to work autonomously in the community as part of the nursing team
providing a high quality of care to patients in their own homes.
•
Assist
in the implementation of new services, including a Home Visiting HCA service
•
Assuring
clinical safety and driving excellent patient outcomes
About us
Cambs GP Network is a Federation of GP practices in Cambridge, Ely, Royston and the surrounding villages. We strongly believe in the value of Primary Care.
Our overarching vision is to protect General Practice and develop Primary Care in order to provide the best possible care for our patients.
We are a private limited company with a social enterprise ethos. Our practices are our shareholders and any profits made are reinvested into our practices and into providing services for our patient population.
Our team is made up of Operational staff, GP's, Practice Nurses, HCA's.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares for and performs clinical procedures
- Procedures may include, testing urine samples, blood
pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, pulse-oximetry, phlebotomy and
gathering baseline observations according to competencies
- To ensure all samples/specimens are recorded correctly
and transported in a timely and appropriate manner according to service
policies
- Be able to accurately record patient observations and
inform patients own GP practice of any escalations necessary.
- Monitoring
and maintaining CGPN consumable stock levels
Quality Assurance
- To follow
organisational policy
• Actively engage with service users to monitor outcomes and service
satisfaction
Primary Care Hubs
• To provide additional support to Primary care Hubs as required
Communication
- To
participate in team meetings both clinical and operational where
appropriate
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
• Communicate effectively, recognising the need for alternative methods of
communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural
background and preferred ways of communicating
Service Development
• Work alongside the Lead Nurse and the CGPN Team to identify improvements
to the service and how these can be implemented as and when requested
Learning and Development
- Identifies
own learning needs and seeks support from Lead Nurse to develop these
- Undertakes
mandatory and essential training required for the role
- Recognises
and understands the roles of others and supports new and less experienced
staff under the direction of the CGPN Lead Nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares for and performs clinical procedures
- Procedures may include, testing urine samples, blood
pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, pulse-oximetry, phlebotomy and
gathering baseline observations according to competencies
- To ensure all samples/specimens are recorded correctly
and transported in a timely and appropriate manner according to service
policies
- Be able to accurately record patient observations and
inform patients own GP practice of any escalations necessary.
- Monitoring
and maintaining CGPN consumable stock levels
Quality Assurance
- To follow
organisational policy
• Actively engage with service users to monitor outcomes and service
satisfaction
Primary Care Hubs
• To provide additional support to Primary care Hubs as required
Communication
- To
participate in team meetings both clinical and operational where
appropriate
• Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
• Communicate effectively, recognising the need for alternative methods of
communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural
background and preferred ways of communicating
Service Development
• Work alongside the Lead Nurse and the CGPN Team to identify improvements
to the service and how these can be implemented as and when requested
Learning and Development
- Identifies
own learning needs and seeks support from Lead Nurse to develop these
- Undertakes
mandatory and essential training required for the role
- Recognises
and understands the roles of others and supports new and less experienced
staff under the direction of the CGPN Lead Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills ( written or oral)
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Understands Chronic Disease Management processes
- Systm One/Emis Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Problem Solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilises resources
- Ability to work without supervision and determine own workload
- Polite and Confident
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Highly Motivated
Other
Essential
- Valid UK Driving License
- Flexibility
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health Care
- Phlebotomy Experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 Health Care
- Awareness of Local and National Health Campaigns
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills ( written or oral)
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Understands Chronic Disease Management processes
- Systm One/Emis Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Problem Solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Effectively utilises resources
- Ability to work without supervision and determine own workload
- Polite and Confident
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Highly Motivated
Other
Essential
- Valid UK Driving License
- Flexibility
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health Care
- Phlebotomy Experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 Health Care
- Awareness of Local and National Health Campaigns
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.