Job summary
The health care worker is a member of care team appointed to support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required.
Main duties of the job
The LivingCare Group have multiple sites across the West Yorkshire region. As part of this role you may be required to travel between sites.
The LivingCare Sites are:Thorpe Park Clinic 4600 Park ApproachThorpe ParkLeedsWest YorksLS15 8GB
NorthgatePontefractWest YorkshireWF8 1NFFountain Medical CentreMorleyLeedsLS27 9ENRobin LanePudseyWest YorkshireLS28 7DE
About us
LivingCare Group is a set of companies that operate across various health services and portfolios. We have extensive experience of developing and delivering NHS care, and have a growing portfolio of private provision. We work across GP practices and within our own centres in Yorkshire.
Dr Stephen Feldman started The LivingCare Group back in 2002. As a GP, Dr Feldman has experience of the benefits that care closer to the community brings to patients and their health. His passion to ensure the best quality service provision that is responsive, is centred around the patient and ensures best possible outcomes for the individuals within our care.
Dr Stephen Feldman, continues to undertake GP sessions in Yorkshire ensuring that he stays true to his roots of General Practice and ahead of changes that are presented within the local health economies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
- Support with auditing and stock checks and management as required.
- Set up of the room and preparation of all clinical areas in line with service requirements.
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the team.
- Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system.
- Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment.
- Meet and greet patients that require testing, ensuring you have checked their personal details against the information provided
- Patient engagement, reassurance and answering questions
- Administrative duties and case management on system 1
- Reporting of data and information via the correct channels. Escalate positive samples so reporting to PHE can be done within timescale
- Ensuring all processes for carrying out swabbing are followed as per our policy
- Run POCT device as per protocol
- Ensure adequate verbal consent process for swabbing procedures as per guidance
- Preparation of swabbing kits ready for the patients arrival
- Provide support and assistance to registered staff.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products as directed by the Registered Lead Nurse.
- To assist in the maintenance of the clinic cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the clinic are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
- To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.
- Support with auditing and stock checks and management as required.
- Set up of the room and preparation of all clinical areas in line with service requirements.
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the team.
- Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system.
- Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment.
- Meet and greet patients that require testing, ensuring you have checked their personal details against the information provided
- Patient engagement, reassurance and answering questions
- Administrative duties and case management on system 1
- Reporting of data and information via the correct channels. Escalate positive samples so reporting to PHE can be done within timescale
- Ensuring all processes for carrying out swabbing are followed as per our policy
- Run POCT device as per protocol
- Ensure adequate verbal consent process for swabbing procedures as per guidance
- Preparation of swabbing kits ready for the patients arrival
- Provide support and assistance to registered staff.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products as directed by the Registered Lead Nurse.
- To assist in the maintenance of the clinic cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the clinic are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
- To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare Assistant Experience
Desirable
- 1 Year of Healthcare Experience
- Outpatients Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare Assistant Experience
Desirable
- 1 Year of Healthcare Experience
- Outpatients Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
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.
