Job summary
Burnley Group Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious and experienced Health Care Assistant to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary team. Ideally, you will ideally hold the Skills for Care Certificate or equivalent or have proven experience in this role.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support the nursing team and deliver a range of clinical care within the scope of your role.
You will have a calm, confident and helpful manner with excellent communication skills along with the ability to problem solve and work under pressure. You will be educated to a good standard and must have excellent IT skills.
You will need to feel comfortable with technology, and also with change since the NHS is required to constantly change to meet the emerging needs of our population.
The role is offered 25-30 hours per week to be worked over 5 days between the hours of 8.00am & 6.30pm. The final working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The role is offered on a permanent contract at an hourly rate 12.31-£13.13 per hour depending on experience plus mileage when completing domiciliary work and the successful candidate will be required to complete a 3 month probationary period.
Other employment benefits include 6 week's annual leave and free car parking (off-site at St Peter's Centre).
Main duties of the job
The role of a Health Care Assistant is well established within our nursing team and has been developed over the years to provide a wide range of clinical and support services.
Within a clearly defined job role you will be able to work autonomously as well as assist other clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
As we have a number of housebound patients, you will be expected to be able to provide domiciliary services so it is essential you are a car owner/driver and have access to this for work purposes.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a wide range of clinical services including venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and ECGs. In addition our Health Care Assistants also carry out injections and vaccinations against a specific schedule and support our Diabetic services being able to undertake Diabetic foot checks. You will have a good working knowledge of infection control, safeguarding and the importance of clear and accurate record keeping.
About us
Burnley Group Practice is a large training practice based over three sites in Burnley - at St Peter's Centre, on Manchester Road and in Kiddrow Lane Health Centre. Staff may be required to work at all three sites on a rota basis.
We have an extensive multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of clinical and administrative staff and believe that Teamwork is essential to deliver the best possible patient care.
We expect all our staff to work to the highest standards and we strive to offer the best service we can to our patients, but we also want our staff to be happy and healthy and we work tirelessly to ensure that the environment our team works in provides the setting for this to happen.
We offer a good package of terms and conditions including 6 week's annual leave and parking at all three sites (off-site at St Peter's Centre)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, delivering care within their scope of practice. The post holder will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Urinalysis
- Preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
- Pulse rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Height and weight body mass index
- Routine and 24hour Blood Pressure monitoring
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Administer vaccinations for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- Administer B12 injections
- Delivery domiciliary services in the community
- Provide support during minor surgery sessions as required
- Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
- Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
- Perform NHS Health Checks
- Ensure fridges are monitored and cleaned in accordance with relevant guidance
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Support the in-house services for long-term conditions
- Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted and deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
- Understanding, following and implementing good safeguarding practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, delivering care within their scope of practice. The post holder will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Urinalysis
- Preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
- Pulse rate and rhythm
- Temperature
- Height and weight body mass index
- Routine and 24hour Blood Pressure monitoring
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Administer vaccinations for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- Administer B12 injections
- Delivery domiciliary services in the community
- Provide support during minor surgery sessions as required
- Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
- Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
- Perform NHS Health Checks
- Ensure fridges are monitored and cleaned in accordance with relevant guidance
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Support the in-house services for long-term conditions
- Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted and deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
- Understanding, following and implementing good safeguarding practice
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- *Able to carry out venepuncture
- *Able to carry out blood pressure monitoring
- *Able to carry out urinalysis
- *Able to carry out routine physiological measurements
- *Able to carry out ECG's
- *Chronic Disease Management
- *Knowledge of Confidentiality and Safeguarding
- *Excellent IT skills
- *Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- *Able to administer injections
- *Able to carry out diabetic foot checks
- *Able to assist in minor surgery clinics
- *Knowledge of medical terminology
- *Able to use EMIS clinical software
Qualifications
Essential
- * 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths at Grade C/Level 5 or above.
Desirable
- * NVQ 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2/3 in Health Care
- * Skills for Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- *Experience working in an NHS organisation
Desirable
- *Experience working in Primary Care/General Practice
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- *Able to carry out venepuncture
- *Able to carry out blood pressure monitoring
- *Able to carry out urinalysis
- *Able to carry out routine physiological measurements
- *Able to carry out ECG's
- *Chronic Disease Management
- *Knowledge of Confidentiality and Safeguarding
- *Excellent IT skills
- *Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- *Able to administer injections
- *Able to carry out diabetic foot checks
- *Able to assist in minor surgery clinics
- *Knowledge of medical terminology
- *Able to use EMIS clinical software
Qualifications
Essential
- * 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths at Grade C/Level 5 or above.
Desirable
- * NVQ 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2/3 in Health Care
- * Skills for Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- * Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- *Experience working in an NHS organisation
Desirable
- *Experience working in Primary Care/General Practice
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.