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
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery,
blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising
patients accordingly
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic
disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
Undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
Carry out ECGs as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and
prepared for each session
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and
sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
We are looking
for another part-time HCSW to join our
growing Practice. There will be close working and
support from our Practice team.
We would like a HCSW to work all day Thursday and Friday.
If you are
looking for a new challenge and can deliver to a high standard, we would like
for you to hear from you.
If you want to
work in a happy friendly environment with plenty of support please apply.
*Due to
normally high volume applications received, if the Practice has not contacted
you within 2 weeks of the close date please assume that on this occasion your
application has been unsuccessful. Previous applicants need not apply*
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
***Please see attached document ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
***Please see attached document ***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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.
