Health Care Assistant

Roxbourne Medical Centre

This job is now closed

Job summary

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Main duties of the job

Undertake new patient health checks Referrals to health trainers and other community based services Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximeter, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

About us

Roxbourne Medical Centre is a purpose-built medical centre providing safe and effective healthcare for over 7,400 of its local residents. In addition to our in-house services, we provide a large range of services to the residents of Harrow.

We are proud of the diverse skill set and experience held by our staff. We have a friendly, helpful and supportive team comprised of GPs, GP Registrars, Nurses, HCAs, other allied professionals and clerical staff.

We are dedicated to our patients and regularly conduct reviews our services and appointments to increase access to medical care. We welcome new ideas, suggestions and feedback from patients and staff to ensure our services operate to the highest standards.

Date posted

04 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1387-23-0000

Job locations

37 Rayners Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 0UE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake new patient health checks

Referrals to health trainers and other community based services

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximeter, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets via clinics and recall demands

Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative HCA interventions to all patients.

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Undertake venepuncture

Participate and administer vaccination and immunisation programmes

Carry out ECGs

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines and treatments, according to local and national policy

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Take fridge temperature as per requirement

Carry out monthly stock take and order stock as and when required

Ensure clinical wasteis removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced

Conduct Legionella testing

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake new patient health checks

Referrals to health trainers and other community based services

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximeter, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets via clinics and recall demands

Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management and preventative HCA interventions to all patients.

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Undertake venepuncture

Participate and administer vaccination and immunisation programmes

Carry out ECGs

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines and treatments, according to local and national policy

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Take fridge temperature as per requirement

Carry out monthly stock take and order stock as and when required

Ensure clinical wasteis removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced

Conduct Legionella testing

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Phlebotomy certification
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills

Desirable

Ear syringing certification
ECGs
Spirometry
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
Experience with EMIS clinical system

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Phlebotomy certification
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills

Desirable

Ear syringing certification
ECGs
Spirometry
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
Experience with EMIS clinical system

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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

Roxbourne Medical Centre

Address

37 Rayners Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 0UE

Employer's website

https://roxbournemc.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Roxbourne Medical Centre

Address

37 Rayners Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 0UE

Employer's website

https://roxbournemc.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Federica Leonardi

federica.leonardi@nhs.net

02088698547

Date posted

04 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1387-23-0000

Job locations

37 Rayners Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA2 0UE

Privacy notice

Roxbourne Medical Centre's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)