We are seeking an enthusiastic HCA, HWBC or HealthcareSupport Worker to expand our home visiting team. With a special interest infrailty and older people, supporting delivery of same day care in thecommunity.
The successful candidate will work with our existing team to visit patients home to assist with Acute and ongoing health health concerns.
Please note this advert is subjected to removal before thedeadline if we receive a large number of applicants or if a suitable candidateis identified.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the home visiting role:
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine blood pressure monitoring and advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks
* Support the practice clinicians with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone as required
* When trained, administer flu vaccinations
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
* Be prepared to work across Plymouth to support our 5 locations, this will be communicated at short notice due to acute patients health concerns
About us
Sound PCN is a network of 5 practices providing proactive and coordinated care across a population of 42,000 patients in the North West area of Plymouth. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive PCN with much experience in training GPs and other healthcare professionals. Sound PCN have been early adopters of new models of NHS care, utilising the diverse skill mix offered by physiotherapists, paramedic, nurse practitioners, social prescribers, pharmacy technicians and care co-ordinators.
Job responsibilities
This role is to support our member practices as part of our home visiting community care team, working during the working day, Monday to Friday.
To work without direct supervision within the clearlydefined boundaries of your competencies &carry out specific delegatedclinical tasks/responsibilities.
To take a holistic approach to patient management, carry outtasks/treatment plans as directed by registered staff, ensuring to report backto the appropriate worker any changes in clinical conditions &maintainaccurate clinical records.
To provide clinical/clerical duties relevant to the serviceyou work within.
To participate in all mandatory training required for therole & participate in training that is role specific.
You will be required to travel to patients based acrossPlymouth
The postholder must be able to refer and/or signpost patients in their own home or care home to other allied health professionals for example community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above (A-C).
* NVQ III in Care OR able to demonstrate the skills knowledge & ability to work to this level.
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience
* Experience with working within a health care setting
* Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Skills
* Valid UK driving license and ability to travel across Plymouth.
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to use initiative and work independently
* Good time management
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.
Depending on experienceBand 3 up to £33,344
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