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Healthcare Assistant

Dr J Kedward and Partners

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Job summary

To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary 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 whilst also supporting the admin aspects of the role.

Main duties of the job

Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements. They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing HCA guidance as required.

About us

We are a dedicated team, committed to continuously improving the service and delivering high-quality comprehensive patient care, patient safety, holistic management and support for our diverse population.

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3031-24-0006

Job locations

London Road Health Centre

London Road

Bedford

MK420NT


Elstow Medical Centre

Abbey Fields

Elstow

Bedford

MK429GP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

b. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

d. Carry out weight management checks as directed

e. Act as a chaperone as required

f. Undertake venepuncture

g. Administer flu, shingles, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations

h. Carry out ECGs as requested

i. Carry out NHS health checks

j. Carry out part 1 diabetic checks (foot checks, BP)

k. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance

p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

r. Perform ear syringe procedure

s. Support in the postnatal clinics

t. Carry out spirometry's

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

b. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

d. Carry out weight management checks as directed

e. Act as a chaperone as required

f. Undertake venepuncture

g. Administer flu, shingles, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations

h. Carry out ECGs as requested

i. Carry out NHS health checks

j. Carry out part 1 diabetic checks (foot checks, BP)

k. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance

p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

r. Perform ear syringe procedure

s. Support in the postnatal clinics

t. Carry out spirometry's

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a nursing team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • Aware of CPR training.

Desirable

  • System one trained
  • Previous HCA experience
  • Previous work in NHS setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • completion of below courses
  • Phlebotomy
  • Wound care
  • ECG
  • Blood pressures
  • B12
  • Shingles
  • Flu jab
  • Stop smoking
  • Weight Management
  • NHS health checks
  • Removal of sutures
  • Removal of staples
  • Part 1 of Diabetes

Desirable

  • HCA Care certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a nursing team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • Aware of CPR training.

Desirable

  • System one trained
  • Previous HCA experience
  • Previous work in NHS setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • completion of below courses
  • Phlebotomy
  • Wound care
  • ECG
  • Blood pressures
  • B12
  • Shingles
  • Flu jab
  • Stop smoking
  • Weight Management
  • NHS health checks
  • Removal of sutures
  • Removal of staples
  • Part 1 of Diabetes

Desirable

  • HCA Care certificate

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

Dr J Kedward and Partners

Address

London Road Health Centre

London Road

Bedford

MK420NT


Employer's website

https://www.londonroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr J Kedward and Partners

Address

London Road Health Centre

London Road

Bedford

MK420NT


Employer's website

https://www.londonroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Healthcare Assistant

Rebecca Cruse

rebecca.cruse@nhs.net

01234266851

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3031-24-0006

Job locations

London Road Health Centre

London Road

Bedford

MK420NT


Elstow Medical Centre

Abbey Fields

Elstow

Bedford

MK429GP


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