Job summary
WellBN is an award winning, innovative practice where we endeavour to use creativity and the arts to help our patients achieve wellbeing. We run a year-long programme for patients with complex trauma, and have a special interest in providing services to communities who have historically experienced barriers to accessing healthcare. We have more than 600 patients who identify as Trans/Non-Binary/intersex (TNBI) and we are looking for an experienced HCA with lived experience to join our friendly team to provide a dedicated service to this community.
Main duties of the job
This role requires a highly skilled HCA to undertake HCA duties including venepuncture, immunisations, ear irrigation, health promotion, wound management, long-term condition management etc. Previous primary care experience is required, and training will be provided to support the delivery of specialist health checks.
About us
WellBN is an award winning, innovative practice where we endeavour to use creativity and the arts to help our patients achieve wellbeing. We run a year-long programme for patients with complex trauma, and have a special interest in providing services to communities who have historically experienced barriers to accessing healthcare.
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.
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- 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
- Undertake venepuncture
- When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
- Carry out ECGs as requested
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.
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- 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
- Undertake venepuncture
- When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
- Carry out ECGs as requested
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed or at least started the HCA Care Certificate.
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Ear syringing certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
General Criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne
- 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
- Motivated
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed or at least started the HCA Care Certificate.
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Ear syringing certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
General Criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of patient record management systems: SystmOne
- 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
- Motivated
- 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
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.
