Health Care Assistant - Mid Dorset Primary Care Network

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

Undertake patient observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose monitoring.

Contribute to patient assessment/consultation in conjunction with registered staff members.

Contribute to multi-disciplinary team approaches and planning care for patients.

Carry out routine venepuncture (phlebotomy) for blood tests.

Assist with ECG recording.

Assist with spirometry and FeNo testing under supervision.

Conduct vaccinations (e.g., flu vaccines) if appropriately trained and competency assessed when required as part of the PCN team.

Provide support to the clinical PCN and Mid Dorset practices when required urgently.

Health Promotion and Patient Education

Support campaigns such as flu vaccination, cervical screening, and other public health initiatives as part of the wider PCN team.

Support patients with advice and guidance around health promotion and managing long term illness.

Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the clinical system (e.g., SystmOne).

Contribute to the collection of data for audits and quality improvement initiatives within the PCN and as directed by the clinical lead.

General Responsibilities

Follow practice policies, protocols, and national guidelines, including infection control and safeguarding.

Participate in staff training and clinical competency assessments.

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times in line with GDPR and professional codes of conduct.

Undertake continuing professional development and mandatory training.

Assist with any other reasonable duties required to ensure the smooth running of the clinical PCN team.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to take and record observations.
• Understanding of infection control and health and safety.
• Good IT skills (e.g., clinical systems, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Accredited Health Care Assistant training (e.g., vaccinations).

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and independently.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Experience of venepuncture and basic observations.

Desirable

• Experience in a primary care, care home, community setting

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

Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd

Address

South Walks House

Charles Street

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1EE

Employer's website

https://www.mid-dorsetpcn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)