PCN Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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 assessments for the Ageing well service. (PCSPs)

b. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

c. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

d. Carry out BMI checks as directed

e. Act as a chaperone as required

f. When trained, undertake venepuncture

g. Check Abtrace for blood requests

h. Optimising the home visit by checking for and completing QOF work within scope of practice

i. Liaise with the PCN team about patient needs / share at MDT

j. When trained, administer flu / covid vaccinations

k. Carry out ECGs as requested, and action results as per protocol

l. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

m. When trained, carry out diabetic foot checks

n. Participate in PCN audit as directed by the audit lead

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

p. Ensure fridge temperatures are checked and recorded daily

q. Carry out regular stock takes, check dates and order stock as needed

r. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

s. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Please note a driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to carry out home visits.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in healthcare
• Experience caring for patients autonomously

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary care and or General practice
• Systomone experience
• Long term condition experience
• Experience of working with patients on the frailty register
• Experience carrying out home visits

Qualifications

Essential

• A good level of education in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ in healthcare
• Phlebotomy qualification
• Long term condition qualification

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

Imp Federation Ltd

Address

Chamber Of Commerce Commerce House

Lincoln

LN2 2WJ

Employer's website

http://imphealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)