Job summary
Morley and District Primary Care network have an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant to join our team.The Health Care Assistant (HCA) plays a vital role within
primary care, supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient
care.
The role would be working across multi sites. e.g. different practice each day.
Main duties of the job
To assist the practice clinical team in the provision and
delivery of high quality patient care. Undertaking clinical work and related
tasks as delegated by the practice nurses or GPs following appropriate training
and assessment of competency.
To work as part of the Nursing team and strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
To assist the Practice Nurses in the annual reviews for
patients on the practice register for Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD), Asthma, Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney disease, Ischemic
Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Mental Health and Hypertensive Disease.
To assist in the smooth running of clinics ensuring all
necessary equipment and stock is available and high quality standards of
infection control are maintained.
Some of the other duties include, though are not limited to
Phlebotomy
Wound Care
Assisting in Minor Surgery/Women's Health Clinics
Blood pressures and ECG's
Chaperoning
Administering Flu and B12 injections under a Patient
Specific Directive
About us
We are a 6 practice PCN with approximately 65,000 patients.
We are rapidly developing our multi-disciplinary workforce, embedding our
roles, developing our team that makes a real difference to our patients and our
practices.
The successful applicant will work within 6 Gp practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Support Worker will provide high quality and
compassionate care to patients. They will have the understanding and ability
to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support
the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties
in accordance with the individual's care plan, promote independence and check
on the individual's overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Support Worker will provide high quality and
compassionate care to patients. They will have the understanding and ability
to deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor, and support
the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care.
The post holder will carry out well-defined routine duties
in accordance with the individual's care plan, promote independence and check
on the individual's overall progress, comfort and wellbeing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification Level 3.
- Phlebotomy / venepuncture certification
- GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience of working in healthcare
- Able to perform and understand blood pressures
- Good team player
- Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Qualified in giving injections and vaccinations
- Basic knowledge of Long Term Conditions
- Experienced in performing manual blood pressures
- Experienced in performing ECG's
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a General Practice.
- NHS Health checks.
- Use of IT systems including System 1, Microsoft office, email and database systems.
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care.
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
- Covid vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.
- Work closely with PCN Care Coordinator.
- Has relevant experience in health promotion, prevention, and supporting long-term condition management;
- Works under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing
- competencies in community-based care; and
- Is working at Support Worker Level Practice as described in the Primary
- Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
Desirable
- Access to a car
- Valid UK Driving Licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification Level 3.
- Phlebotomy / venepuncture certification
- GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience of working in healthcare
- Able to perform and understand blood pressures
- Good team player
- Able to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Qualified in giving injections and vaccinations
- Basic knowledge of Long Term Conditions
- Experienced in performing manual blood pressures
- Experienced in performing ECG's
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a General Practice.
- NHS Health checks.
- Use of IT systems including System 1, Microsoft office, email and database systems.
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care.
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
- Covid vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.
- Work closely with PCN Care Coordinator.
- Has relevant experience in health promotion, prevention, and supporting long-term condition management;
- Works under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing
- competencies in community-based care; and
- Is working at Support Worker Level Practice as described in the Primary
- Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
Desirable
- Access to a car
- Valid UK Driving Licence
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.
