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Health Care Assistant & Phlebotomist

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

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Job summary

Waltham Forest GP Federation provides high-quality primary care services within PCNs in Waltham Forest. HCA's will have the flexibility to work at all locations, applying via the RotaMaster system.

The post holder will need to be a trained phlebotomist.

Main duties of the job

HCA will focus on supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics. in addition, deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

About us

WF GP FedNet is a not-for-profit Federation of 36 GP Practices in Waltham Forest. We are a private limited company that provides NHS Services based in Primary Care, pooling the skills and resources of local GPs to provide large-scale services as part of the local NHS Strategy to bring more services into the Community to help people stay well and at home.

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.50 to £19 an hour including annual leave supplement

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0116-23-0076

Job locations

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

To provide Health Care Assistant (HCA) services to the practice population(s).

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements.

They will focus on supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics.

Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management, and preventative HCA interventions to all patients.

Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults.

Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare

Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands

Job Responsibilities

Measurements of height, weight, and BMI

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure, temperature, and pulse

Peak flow measurements

NHS Health checks

NHS New Patient Checks

Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients

Assist clinicians with minor surgery and IUD fitting

Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients

Deal with pathological specimens. Check forms are correctly completed. Arrange for specimens to be sent to the path lab and record details of what was sent

Follow infection control standards

Contribute new ideas to improve patient care

Attend educational training courses that relate to your job and the objectives of the federation, when requested

Please note this list is not exhaustive and may change to meet the needs of the Business.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

To provide Health Care Assistant (HCA) services to the practice population(s).

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements.

They will focus on supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics.

Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management, and preventative HCA interventions to all patients.

Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults.

Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare

Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands

Job Responsibilities

Measurements of height, weight, and BMI

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure, temperature, and pulse

Peak flow measurements

NHS Health checks

NHS New Patient Checks

Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients

Assist clinicians with minor surgery and IUD fitting

Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients

Deal with pathological specimens. Check forms are correctly completed. Arrange for specimens to be sent to the path lab and record details of what was sent

Follow infection control standards

Contribute new ideas to improve patient care

Attend educational training courses that relate to your job and the objectives of the federation, when requested

Please note this list is not exhaustive and may change to meet the needs of the Business.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care
  • NHS Health Checks

Desirable

  • Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a Primary Care setting
  • Experience in working autonomously
  • Experience using EMIS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care
  • NHS Health Checks

Desirable

  • Venepuncture

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a Primary Care setting
  • Experience in working autonomously
  • Experience using EMIS

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

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Employer's website

https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


Employer's website

https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.50 to £19 an hour including annual leave supplement

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0116-23-0076

Job locations

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH


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