Health Care Assistant in General Practice
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery ofnursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team,delivering care within their scope of the practice to our patient population. OurHCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
* Baseline observations such as pulse oximetry,blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and record findings accurately in EMIS
* Carry out 'first part' annual reviews for chronic diseasese.g hypertension, diabetes, CVD etc
* 24-hour BP monitoring
* Perform ECGs (training will be provided)
* Perform BMI checks and provide weight management adviceand referrals
* Perform Spirometry tests (training will be provided)
* Request & process pathology tests, for example urine culture & bloods
* Intramuscular injections under PSD
* Wound care following management plan & carryout simple dressings, removal of stitches, staple & sutures
* NHS Health Checks
* Check vaccine refrigerators daily and record temperature(vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring & recording)
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked & prepared for each session
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas andsharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Medical equipment and vaccine ordering, stock rotation
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment
* Chaperoning
* Participating in administrative tasks to support thepractice in meeting QOF targets
* Manage the gestational & pre diabetes recall system
* Plus any other duties required to support the practice withinthis role.
About us
Are you a Health Care Assistant experienced in generalpractice or a HCA with transferable skills looking for an exciting opportunity?Please read on!
We are an experienced, friendly, hard-working, forward-thinking& sociable team, who are keen for the right person to join us up tofull-time (hours can be negotiated). We're looking for somebody like-minded,with a strong work ethic who will fit in with our team (a good sense of humouris essential!). If this sounds like you then please apply via email sending your CV with a cover letter to Suzanne.roberts11@nhs.net. If you'd like an informal chat about the job before applying, please call Suzanne on 01914563824.
Imeary Medical Group is a busy, growing general practice inSouth Shields with approx. 4,400 patients. We have 2 GPs, 2 NursePractitioners, a Practice Nurse, 2 GP Assistants and 1 Health Care Assistant(current vacant post). Our team also consists of a midwife, mental healthpractitioner, physio, podiatrist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, trans-healthcare coordinator & social prescribers, who are based at our practice atvarious times across the week. All of these clinicians are supported by ourmanagement & admin teams who are essential in ensuring the smooth &successful running of the practice. We are based in a shared purpose-built healthcentre just a 2 minute walk from Chichester Metro station & on central busroutes. There is free parking in a private staff car park and free patient& visitor parking on site
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and record findings accurately in EMIS
Carry out 'first part' annual reviews for chronic diseases e.g hypertension, diabetes, CVD etc
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring
Carry out ECGs (training will be provided)
Carry out BMI checks and provide weight management advice and referrals
Carry out Spirometry tests (training will be provided)
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture
Intramuscular injections under PSD
Undertake wound care following a management plan and carry out simple dressings
Removal of stitches, staple & sutures
Undertake NHS Health Checks
Processing of samples e.g. urine following our pathway
Check vaccine refrigerators daily and record temperature (vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording)
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Medical equipment and vaccine ordering, stocking control and rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment
Act as a chaperone as required
Participating in administrative tasks to support the practice in meeting QOF targets
Urinalysis and specimen processing
Blood pressure Recording
B12, Flu, pneumococcal, shingles and vaccinations
Pre- diabetes and diet/lifestyle advice
Defibrillator, first aid and emergency equipment checks
Manage the gestational & pre diabetes recall system
Any other duties required to support the practice within this role.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a General Practice setting. The post holder will have clinical system experience and knowledge of entering patient information onto the system
Health and Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in our Health & Safety Policy. This will include:
* Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
* Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
* Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
* Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
* Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
* Equality and Diversity
To carry out at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure
Risk Management and Clinical Governance
Confidentiality
To maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients & staff and other users of the services in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 including outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution
Safeguarding
* Whilst in post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding.
* Staff are expected to report any safeguarding issues to the Lead
* The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment
* To participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable additional duties which may be requested by management/Partners.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Excellent keyboard and computer skills,
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral with the ability to communicate confidently,
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information,
* Excellent interpersonal skills,
* Good decision making, communication and organisational skills,
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels,
* Good IT skills to enable accurate recording of consultations,
* Committed to ongoing development,
* Adaptable and flexible to work additional hours including extended access hours,
* Ability to work under pressure,
* A team player,
* Enthusiasm and energy,
* Full understanding of the importance of Patient Confidentiality,
* Ability to prioritise personal work,
* Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Equality & Diversity,
* Professional manner and appearance,
* Able to work flexible hours as required,
* Knowledge of Information Governance and Caldicott Principles,
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
Experience
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes,
* Consistently confidential, compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues,
* Taking bloods,
* Taking blood pressure, pulse, height, weight,
* Giving flu, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations,
* Dressings
* Competent user of Microsoft Office software,
* Use of clinical IT systems (EMIS,
* Experience of running your own clinics with timed appointments,
Qualifications
* Good standard of education including qualification in English & Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent,
* Vaccinations including Flu and B12
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care,
* ECG,
Qualities, Attributes & Other skills
* Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense,
* Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities,
* Ability to work as part of an integrated multi skilled team,
* Able to work under pressure, remaining professional at all times,
* Good time management and ability to work to deadlines and plan and prioritise effectively,
* Flexible to meet the demands of the post and the ability to adapt to a changing environment,
* Able to work on own initiative, but recognise and asking for support when required,
* Trustworthy,
* Self-motivated,
* Ability to communicate effectively and to understand the needs of the patient,
* Problem solving with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required,
* Flexibility and an adaptable approach,
* Commitment to ongoing professional development,
* Ability to work as part of a team,
* Other
* Ability to be flexible in working times to meet needs of service,
* Able to cover for colleagues planned and unplanned absence,
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.
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