Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our friendly team for 29.5 hours a week. The position is temporary for a ten month period. The successful candidate will have a fixed shift pattern working Monday 08:30 - 18:30 and Tuesday to Friday 13:30 - 18:30; however applicants should also be flexible with time to cover sickness, holidays and Extended Access, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and weekends 9am to 12noon.
We are a busy practice serving a large and varied population and are looking for a HCA with previous experience of working in general practice who can take the initiative as part of the practice team in assisting the GP's and nursing team in the service and delivery of acute patient care and management of chronic diseases.
The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the Nurse Team Leader and undertake tasks and duties relevant to their competence following policy and procedures.
We require an individual who is an excellent team player, has a proactive attitude, is hardworking and motivated and with a personality to complement the current team.
Appointment to any position is conditional on satisfactory
registration, licence and qualification checks, and that any information
disclosed on the application form will be checked.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties To Carry Out Subject To
Skills and Competencies: Phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, diet and lifestyle advice, weight
management, Over 75 health checks, NHS and new patient health checks, ECGs, smoking cessation, B12 Injections, provision of flu clinics, INR testing, and tasks supporting
process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management
under the supervision of nurses / GPs.
Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil
Fittings, hypertension annual health checks, spirometry, basic dressings, removal of sutures and clips, act as a chaperone, CVD risk assessment checks, diabetic foot examinations. Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction, compression bandaging & dopplers
according to skills and competence
A flexible approach to duties is
required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.
About us
Pelham Medical Group is a welcoming practice in the centre of Grimsby aiming to provide high quality care in a supportive environment.
We are a busy practice serving a large and varied population and can therefore be challenging. Applicants should be approachable, friendly and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
We require an individual who is an excellent team player, have a proactive attitude, hardworking and motivated with a personality to complement the current team.
We strive to provide a family friendly workplace and aim to be flexible in the is regard while also maintaining effective services. We recognise for our employees this is important to be able to more easily balance family and work life. Appointment to any position is conditional on satisfactory registration, licence and qualification checks, and that any information disclosed on the application will be checked.
This position is based at Church View Health Centre, you may however be required to work from other locations with Pelham Medical Group aquires, or other practices within any local federation for the purposes of providing joint or collaborative services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health and well-being
Undertake,
record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received
appropriate training:
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens
for investigation by the pathology laboratory, Measuring and recording the following
physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood
pressure, pulse
rate, temperature, height
and weight - body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, glucose
tolerance test, peak
flow readings, inhaler
technique, spirometry
Support and monitor patients during
nebulisation therapy
Undertake spirometry under indirect
supervision
Prepare and maintain environments and
equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Assist regulated professional while
patients undergoing minor surgery
Assist professionals with coil fittings
/ IUCD / contraceptive implants - as required
Assist in raising awareness of health
and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate and appropriate
information to patients and groups within own competence
Undertake simple dressing procedures
following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques
Where appropriate, provide support and
encouragement to self manage their conditions
Have a basic understanding of long term
conditions including diagnostic interventions, treatments, and the principles
of care and self management
Plan, develop and implement health
promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet
Assess patients readiness to change and
provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and
healthy living for older people
To administer the influenza and
pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional
To administer B12 injections under the
indirect supervision of a regulated professional
To gain the underpinning knowledge and
practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary
Information processes
Record information and activities
undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using
manual or computer systems as appropriate
Inputs accurate Read codes about
patients to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and
auditing processes
Maintain confidentiality or information
relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when
transmitting information
Health, safety and
security
Use and encourage others to be familiar
with the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice
guidelines
Identify the risks involved in work
activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
Use and encourage others to adopt
appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each
clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of
any potential risks identified, including:o hand
washingo universal
hygiene procedureso collection
and handling of laboratory specimenso segregation
and disposal of waste materials including sharpso decontamination
of instruments and clinical equipmento reporting
and treatment of sharps injurieso dealing
with blood and body fluid spillages using appropriate ppeo Assist
patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
Understand and apply the principles of
the cold chain. Ensure safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.
Know the general principles of first
aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
Be aware of statutory child health
procedures, and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
Know the health and safety policies and
procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining
documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within
your area of responsibility
Use the computer monitor safely
Be able to identify the risks to health
of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment
according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Quality
Alert other team members to issues of
quality and risk in the care of patients
Ensure own actions are consistent with
clinical governance systems
Practice in accordance with agreed
standards of care
Enable patients to access appropriate
professionals in the team
Ensure stock items under your control
are ordered through the correct procedures and available in the treatment and
consulting rooms
Carry out monthly stock check and
checking of emergency drugs and equipment in accordance with Practice protocols
Know how clinical governance affects
the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk
situation
Know the practice's policies in this
respect, especially the whistle-blowing policy - available in the practice
staff handbook
Be able to manage your own time
effectively
Give and receive feedback
professionally and defuse situations using problem resolution skills to reduce
potential for formal complaints
Phlebotomy Service:
Venepuncture including INR testing
Daily collection of samples
Entering consultations/results/data
into patient records
Preparing blood forms for phlebotomy
Other Duties To Carry Out Subject To
Skills and Competencies:
Blood pressure readings
Diet and lifestyle advice weight
management
Over 75 Health checks
New Patient Health Checks
ECGs
Smoking Cessation Service
B12 Injections
Provision of Flu Clinics
INR testing, and tasks supporting
process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management
under the supervision of nurses / GPs.
Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil
Fittings
Hypertension Health Checks
Hearing tests
Spirometry
Basic Dressings
Removal of sutures and clips
Act as a Chaperone
CVD Risk Assessment Checks
Ear Syringing
Diabetic foot examinations
Home visiting for BP monitoring,
phlebotomy, INR testing
Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction
Compression bandaging & dopplers
according to skills and competence
A flexible approach to duties is
required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health and well-being
Undertake,
record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received
appropriate training:
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens
for investigation by the pathology laboratory, Measuring and recording the following
physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood
pressure, pulse
rate, temperature, height
and weight - body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, glucose
tolerance test, peak
flow readings, inhaler
technique, spirometry
Support and monitor patients during
nebulisation therapy
Undertake spirometry under indirect
supervision
Prepare and maintain environments and
equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Assist regulated professional while
patients undergoing minor surgery
Assist professionals with coil fittings
/ IUCD / contraceptive implants - as required
Assist in raising awareness of health
and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate and appropriate
information to patients and groups within own competence
Undertake simple dressing procedures
following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques
Where appropriate, provide support and
encouragement to self manage their conditions
Have a basic understanding of long term
conditions including diagnostic interventions, treatments, and the principles
of care and self management
Plan, develop and implement health
promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet
Assess patients readiness to change and
provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and
healthy living for older people
To administer the influenza and
pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional
To administer B12 injections under the
indirect supervision of a regulated professional
To gain the underpinning knowledge and
practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary
Information processes
Record information and activities
undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using
manual or computer systems as appropriate
Inputs accurate Read codes about
patients to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and
auditing processes
Maintain confidentiality or information
relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when
transmitting information
Health, safety and
security
Use and encourage others to be familiar
with the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice
guidelines
Identify the risks involved in work
activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
Use and encourage others to adopt
appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each
clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of
any potential risks identified, including:o hand
washingo universal
hygiene procedureso collection
and handling of laboratory specimenso segregation
and disposal of waste materials including sharpso decontamination
of instruments and clinical equipmento reporting
and treatment of sharps injurieso dealing
with blood and body fluid spillages using appropriate ppeo Assist
patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
Understand and apply the principles of
the cold chain. Ensure safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility.
Know the general principles of first
aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
Be aware of statutory child health
procedures, and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
Know the health and safety policies and
procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining
documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within
your area of responsibility
Use the computer monitor safely
Be able to identify the risks to health
of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment
according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Quality
Alert other team members to issues of
quality and risk in the care of patients
Ensure own actions are consistent with
clinical governance systems
Practice in accordance with agreed
standards of care
Enable patients to access appropriate
professionals in the team
Ensure stock items under your control
are ordered through the correct procedures and available in the treatment and
consulting rooms
Carry out monthly stock check and
checking of emergency drugs and equipment in accordance with Practice protocols
Know how clinical governance affects
the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk
situation
Know the practice's policies in this
respect, especially the whistle-blowing policy - available in the practice
staff handbook
Be able to manage your own time
effectively
Give and receive feedback
professionally and defuse situations using problem resolution skills to reduce
potential for formal complaints
Phlebotomy Service:
Venepuncture including INR testing
Daily collection of samples
Entering consultations/results/data
into patient records
Preparing blood forms for phlebotomy
Other Duties To Carry Out Subject To
Skills and Competencies:
Blood pressure readings
Diet and lifestyle advice weight
management
Over 75 Health checks
New Patient Health Checks
ECGs
Smoking Cessation Service
B12 Injections
Provision of Flu Clinics
INR testing, and tasks supporting
process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management
under the supervision of nurses / GPs.
Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil
Fittings
Hypertension Health Checks
Hearing tests
Spirometry
Basic Dressings
Removal of sutures and clips
Act as a Chaperone
CVD Risk Assessment Checks
Ear Syringing
Diabetic foot examinations
Home visiting for BP monitoring,
phlebotomy, INR testing
Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction
Compression bandaging & dopplers
according to skills and competence
A flexible approach to duties is
required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English or equivalent
- Immunisation accredited training certificate
- Phlebotomy qualification
- Up to date basic life support and resuscitation
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- HCA course
- Diabetes foundation
- Diabetes foot checks
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working within general practice or other healthcare environment
- Phlebotomy
- Computer / keyboard skills
- Working under indirect supervision
- Working under PSD
- Understanding of issues regarding accountability and delegation
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care GP practice
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF)
- Flu vaccination programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English or equivalent
- Immunisation accredited training certificate
- Phlebotomy qualification
- Up to date basic life support and resuscitation
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- HCA course
- Diabetes foundation
- Diabetes foot checks
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of working within general practice or other healthcare environment
- Phlebotomy
- Computer / keyboard skills
- Working under indirect supervision
- Working under PSD
- Understanding of issues regarding accountability and delegation
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care GP practice
- Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF)
- Flu vaccination programme
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.
