Job summary
We
have an exciting new role for post of home visiting healthcare assistant to
work with South Westminster PCN member practices. We are seeking a motivated
healthcare assistant to perform routine checks in line with the current PCN DES
contractual requirements to housebound and vulnerable patients who are not able
to come in to the practice.
Main duties of the job
To carry out health screening and measurements such as BP, Height/Weight/BMI) to collect lifestyle data from patient, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise.
Diabetes at risk, and Diabetes Level 1 delivery, inclusive of all tests detailed above, goal setting, reviews of progress. Care plans for diabetics are in place and reviewed when required as per specification
Phlebotomy clinics and handling of biological samples requested by clinician, and to ensure samples are appropriately labelled and packaged for transport
Involvement in administration of flu vaccines & Vit B12 on the instruction of a regulated professional (PSD)
Involvement in delivery of QOF indicators relevant to role such as Arterial Fibrillation recording and forward onto GP if High risk
Care plans for elderly >65yrs who are on Frailty Index as Moderate or Severely frail and reviewed when required as per OOH specification
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted through referral to other health trainers, IAPT etc.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit such as enhanced services, DES, locality plan, in addition to QOF.
Attend and participate in Practice meetings and HCA forums as required
About us
The South Westminster PCN consists of 10 member practices working closely together to achieve local initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out health screening and measurements such as BP, Height/Weight/BMI) to collect lifestyle data from patient, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise.
Diabetes at risk, and Diabetes Level 1 delivery, inclusive of all tests detailed above, goal setting, reviews of progress. Care plans for diabetics are in place and reviewed when required as per specification
Phlebotomy clinics and handling of biological samples requested by clinician, and to ensure samples are appropriately labelled and packaged for transport
Involvement in administration of flu vaccines & Vit B12 on the instruction of a regulated professional (PSD)
Involvement in delivery of QOF indicators relevant to role such as Arterial Fibrillation recording and forward onto GP if High risk
Care plans for elderly >65yrs who are on Frailty Index as Moderate or Severely frail and reviewed when required as per OOH specification
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted through referral to other health trainers, IAPT etc.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit such as enhanced services, DES, locality plan, in addition to QOF.
Attend and participate in Practice meetings and HCA forums as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out health screening and measurements such as BP, Height/Weight/BMI) to collect lifestyle data from patient, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise.
Diabetes at risk, and Diabetes Level 1 delivery, inclusive of all tests detailed above, goal setting, reviews of progress. Care plans for diabetics are in place and reviewed when required as per specification
Phlebotomy clinics and handling of biological samples requested by clinician, and to ensure samples are appropriately labelled and packaged for transport
Involvement in administration of flu vaccines & Vit B12 on the instruction of a regulated professional (PSD)
Involvement in delivery of QOF indicators relevant to role such as Arterial Fibrillation recording and forward onto GP if High risk
Care plans for elderly >65yrs who are on Frailty Index as Moderate or Severely frail and reviewed when required as per OOH specification
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted through referral to other health trainers, IAPT etc.
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit such as enhanced services, DES, locality plan, in addition to QOF.
Attend and participate in Practice meetings and HCA forums as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- M&K HCA in general practice (or equivalent)
- M&K Infection control (or equivalent)
- M&K Care for the elderly (or equivalent)
- Qualifications in areas of delivery (Spirometry, ECG, ABPM, Phlebotomy Health Checks, Diabetes)
- Mental Health Training
- Chaperone
- Vaccination (Flu, VitB12)
- Basic Life Support
- Willing to travel
- Safeguarding
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- M&K HCA in general practice (or equivalent)
- M&K Infection control (or equivalent)
- M&K Care for the elderly (or equivalent)
- Qualifications in areas of delivery (Spirometry, ECG, ABPM, Phlebotomy Health Checks, Diabetes)
- Mental Health Training
- Chaperone
- Vaccination (Flu, VitB12)
- Basic Life Support
- Willing to travel
- Safeguarding
Desirable
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.
