Job summary
We are looking to recruit a self motivated, hard working, caring individual with a good sence of humour and strong work ethic to join our team - the ideal person would be someone who is already trained as a health care assistant or a phlebotomist who wants to train further to fit into this role. Someone who can adapt to the ever changing health needs of our patient population.
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 and 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
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
We are a two site practice. Thorpe helsey and rawmarsh based and the candidate would be expected to travel between the sites. We have a strong clinical team who would help and guide the candidate when needed. We are looking for a flexible individual with a good sense of humour. Willing to take on new roles as they present and further training will be given when necessary.
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 and 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
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
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 and 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
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate (as per GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- SystmOne user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Personal qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate (as per GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- SystmOne user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Personal qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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.