Job summary
Working under the direct supervision of a member of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines, patient-specific directions, and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the HCA will deliver care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. This includes undertaking regular home and nursing home visits, therefore a full, clean driving licence and access to a car are essential requirements for this role.
Main duties of the job
o Phlebotomy including home and nursing home visitso BP monitoring including 24 hr ABP monitoringo Observations: height, weight, BMI, pulseo ECGso Spirometryo Urinalysiso New patient health checkso Health promotiono Ear syringingo Assist with Influenza, pneumococcal and B12 injections following Patient Specific Directionso Wound care and dressingso Chaperoning dutieso Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurseso Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking, ordering and stock rotationo Clearing and re-stocking consulting roomso Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient careinterventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations.o Knowledge of emergency drugs: policies and procedureso Participate in QOF, eHealthscope and CQC work requirementso Annual reviews for QOFo Attends Protected Learning Time eventso Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted including checkingand ordering of leaflets and arranging notice boards and displayso Maintaining high standards of infection control and cleanliness of rooms, equipment and other itemsincluding toyso Clinical Administrationo Carrying out home visits as required and ensuring safe and timely travel to and from patient homes andcare homeso Any other duties within your remit as deemed necessary by your clinical
About us
NCGPA is a GP Federation of 37 member practices in Nottingham City, which started in April 2016 and provides services for patients across the city. Our vision is to:o Provide high quality care and health outcomes for all.o Address deprivation and acknowledge diversity and health inequalities in the city.o Develop an effective and sustainable workforce now and into the future.
An expanding area of our activity is direct practice contract provision. All 4 practices are active members of their respective PCNs and are keen to develop teaching, training, and research interests. As part of theNCGPA family we are committed to providing mentorship and support for GPs at all stages of their career.
NCGPA has developed strong links across the City Place Based Partnership (PBP) working closely with Community and Secondary City Health Provider colleagues, Public Health, local government, and thevoluntary care sector. Addressing the health inequalities present across the city is a key strategic objective of ours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of a member of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specificPractice guidelines, patient specific directions and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will support the nursingteam in the delivery of nursing services. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Healthcare Assistant willdeliver care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare Assistant willdeliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patienteducation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of a member of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specificPractice guidelines, patient specific directions and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will support the nursingteam in the delivery of nursing services. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Healthcare Assistant willdeliver care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare Assistant willdeliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patienteducation.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Full, clean UK driving licence Access to a reliable car for travel to home visits
- Good standard of education with at least level 3 qualifications including GCSE at English and Maths (or equivalent levels of qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Wound care / removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Full, clean UK driving licence Access to a reliable car for travel to home visits
- Good standard of education with at least level 3 qualifications including GCSE at English and Maths (or equivalent levels of qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Wound care / removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance
Address
GP+ Nottingham City, Nottingham City General Practice Alliance
79A Upper Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG1 6LD
Employer's website
https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
