Job summary
We are looking for an experienced (in General Practice) and qualified Health Care Assistant 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.
We have a lovely and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
The
following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may
be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including foot checks
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
i. undertake venepuncture
j. administer flu vaccinations
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
q.
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
Kingston Health is a friendly practice of 10500 patients based over 2 sites covering the west and east of the city.
We have 4 GP Partners, 1 Physician Associate, 2 nurses, 2 HCA's ,1 Pharmacist supported by our knowledgeable administrative team. We are also a training Practice with F2s .
We offer the NHS pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including foot checks
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. undertake venepuncture
j. administer flu vaccinations
l. Carry out ECGs
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including foot checks
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. undertake venepuncture
j. administer flu vaccinations
l. Carry out ECGs
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)
- Phlebotomy certification
- English and maths grade c or above
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECG
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height weight BP Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)
- Phlebotomy certification
- English and maths grade c or above
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECG
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height weight BP Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
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.
