Job summary
HCA will work collaboratively with the practices within Malvern Town PCN.
Working under the supervision and closely with the clinical team and strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare
assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of patient
care in the community and within Malvern care homes.
all applicants must hold a full driving license.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy
Influenza and B12 injections
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses.
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment
before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance
of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical
activities for named patients that have
been delegated and taught specifically in relation to
that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related
to health and well-being.
Carry out INR monitoring.
Carry out ECGs for patients as per GP and Nurse instructions.
24 hours and home BP set-up.
Wound check & suture removal
Diabetic foot
checks
NHS Health checks
About us
SW Healthcare is a fast-growing provider
of community-based healthcare services to NHS patients within South Worcestershire.
The organisation utilises the excellent clinical expertise that already resides
within the local NHS environment and harnesses it with efficient administration
pathways to provide patients with more convenient and accessible services. We
hope that by doing this we will not only deliver pathway improvements to
patients but also go some way to relieving the growing volume pressures that
are being experienced within local hospitals and GP practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Purpose of Job:
HCA will work collaboratively with the practices within Malvern Town PCN.
Working under the supervision and closely with the clinical team and strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare
assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of patient
care in the community and within Malvern care homes.
Main Responsibilities are to:
Phlebotomy
Influenza and B12 injections
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses.
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment
before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance
of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical
activities for named patients that have
been delegated and taught specifically in relation to
that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related
to health and well-being.
Carry out INR monitoring.
Carry out ECGs for patients as per GP and Nurse instructions.
24 hours and home BP set-up.
Wound check & suture removal
Diabetic foot
checks
NHS Health checks
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Purpose of Job:
HCA will work collaboratively with the practices within Malvern Town PCN.
Working under the supervision and closely with the clinical team and strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare
assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of patient
care in the community and within Malvern care homes.
Main Responsibilities are to:
Phlebotomy
Influenza and B12 injections
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses.
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment
before, during and after patient care
interventions
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance
of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical
activities for named patients that have
been delegated and taught specifically in relation to
that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related
to health and well-being.
Carry out INR monitoring.
Carry out ECGs for patients as per GP and Nurse instructions.
24 hours and home BP set-up.
Wound check & suture removal
Diabetic foot
checks
NHS Health checks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education
- Relevant Qualification
- All applicants must hold a full driving license
Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- NHS Health check
- New patients Health check
- ECG
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring
- Wound care and dressings
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Telecommunication skills (clear, polite telephone manner)
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to respond to changing needs, pressures and demands and prioritise accordingly
- Evidence of working within a team environment
- Maintaining boundaries and ensuring clarity and understanding of the role
- Ability to self-manage and be creative in your approach to problem solving
- Ability and confidence to work on own initiative
- Use of IT systems including EMIS, Care Notes, Microsoft office, email and database systems (external and internal)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a social care/health or related environment in a delivery or front face role
- Working with people who are vulnerable or face disadvantage
- Working in an empathetic and empowering way
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education
- Relevant Qualification
- All applicants must hold a full driving license
Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- NHS Health check
- New patients Health check
- ECG
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring
- Wound care and dressings
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Telecommunication skills (clear, polite telephone manner)
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to respond to changing needs, pressures and demands and prioritise accordingly
- Evidence of working within a team environment
- Maintaining boundaries and ensuring clarity and understanding of the role
- Ability to self-manage and be creative in your approach to problem solving
- Ability and confidence to work on own initiative
- Use of IT systems including EMIS, Care Notes, Microsoft office, email and database systems (external and internal)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a social care/health or related environment in a delivery or front face role
- Working with people who are vulnerable or face disadvantage
- Working in an empathetic and empowering way
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
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.
