HCA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences, choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health. - To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times. - Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse. - To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team. - To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms - ECG recording, Urinalysis, Observations, phlebotomy. Woundcare, Removal of sutures, clips, leg ulcer care and compression bandaging. Health-checks. Chronic disease checks. - To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system. - To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain. - Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control. - Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks. - To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole. - To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team. - Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client. - To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice. -To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted. - To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene. - To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum. - Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. - Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Venepuncture - Phlebotomy
• Experience of autonomous practice
• Experience of working in primary care
• ECGs
• BP readings
• Woundcare
• Experience of working in a nursing team.
• Be able to keep accurate clinical notes.
• Understand the importance of evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Compression Bandaging
• Health-checks
• Be able to request pathology tests.
• Experience with System One Computer System

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

The Glebe Surgery

Address

Monastery Lane

Storrington

Pulborough

West Sussex

RH20 4LR

Employer's website

https://glebesurgerystorrington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)