Due to organisational growth, ELM Alliance have vacancies for experienced Clinical Health Care Assistants to work in our Extended Access service on evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Please note that applicants working in domiciliary care or care homes are unlikely to be suitable unless they have previously worked in primary care and have the relevant skills for the role.
As part of the clinical team, the role will involve:
Providing phlebotomy, in accordance with current guidelines and local protocols.
Recording of ECGs.
Bloodpressure monitoring.
WoundManagement and Suture or Stitch removal.
Urinalysis.
Having an understanding of QOF and IIF and how Primary Care and General Practice runs.
Referring patients to other clinicians as necessary.
Providing routine clinical care to patients according to locally approved protocols,under supervision of the Treatment RoomNurse, Nurse Practitioner or GP.
Primary Care experience and experience of working in a GP Practice.
Working within Redcar, East Cleveland and Middlesbrough sites.
Main duties of the job
Understandthe principles of healthy living and provide relevant health promotionliterature to patients.
Collectpatient data such as blood pressure, height, weight and ECG in accordance withpractice protocols and your competence to operate the necessary equipment.
Recorddata on patient electronic records in an accurate and timely manner.
Woundcare, packing and dressings.
Sutureand stitch removal.
Summarisepatient notes and provide administrative assistance to the nursing team.
Providesmoking cessation support to patients in accordance with training andpractice protocols.
RunBlood Pressure and ECG Clinics.
Preparethe consulting and treatment rooms for effective consultation and ensuretrolley fully stocked, maintaining stocks of examination instruments, storesand specimen collection materials, and ensuring couches and workbenches or drawers are kept clean.
Maintainthe system for monitoring and ordering clinical supplies.
Ensurethat all specimens taken by clinicians, or brought in by patients, are readyfor collection by pathology service.
Assistin maintaining safe storage of drugs and vaccines under the direction of the onduty Nurse Practitioner/ Practice Nurse/ GP.
EmergencyTrolley, monthly checks to ensure fully stocked or earlier where items need replenishing. Damp dust weekly.
Defibrillatorand oxygen daily check when service is open.
About us
South Tees areacomprises of 46 general practices with a long history of working together intheir respective localities of Langbaurgh, Eston and Middlesbrough. It covers a total population of 290,000 andincludes some of the most deprived areas in the country. The area hastraditionally been one of the highest levels of emergency and unplannedattendance and hospital admissions in the country.
The ELM ExtendedHours Service represents a major development towards integrated primary care,by extending access to primary care. The aim of the ELM Service is to provide ahigh quality, integrated and innovative primary care service, outside currentcore hours of care and led by General Practices.
The Healthcare Assistantwill work in close partnership with the other key members of the ELM Service,ELM Alliance Management Team and external organisations to implement &deliver the ELM Services on time and within budget
Job responsibilities
The Health Care Assistant will
Be amember of the clinical team.
Providephlebotomy, in accordance with current guidelines and local protocols.
Beable to record ECGs
Bloodpressure monitoring
WoundManagement and Suture/ Stitch removal
Urinalysis
Havean understanding of QOF and IIF and how Primary Care General Practice runs
Referpatients to other clinicians as necessary
Provideroutine clinical care to patients according to locally approved protocols,under supervision of the Treatment RoomNurse, Nurse Practitioner or GP.
HavePrimary Care experience and experience working in a GP Practice.Workwithin Redcar, East Cleveland and Middlesbrough sites.
SpecificResponsibilities
Understandthe principles of healthy living and provide relevant health promotionliterature to patients. Assist clinicians in the emergency management ofpatients.
Collectpatient data such as blood pressure, height, weight and ECG in accordance withpractice protocols and your competence to operate the necessary equipment.
Recorddata on patient electronic records in an accurate and timely manner.
Woundcare- packings and dressings
Sutureand stitch removal
Summarisepatient notes and provide administrative assistance to the nursing team.
Providesmoking cessation support to patients in accordance with your training andpractice protocols.
RunBlood Pressure and ECG Clinics.
Preparethe consulting and treatment rooms for effective consultation and ensuretrolley fully stocked, maintaining stocks of examination instruments, storesand specimen collection materials, and ensuring couches and workbenches or drawers are kept clean.
Maintainthe system for monitoring and ordering clinical supplies.
Ensurethat all specimens taken by clinicians, or brought in by patients, are readyfor collection by pathology service.
Assistin maintaining safe storage of drugs and vaccines under the direction of the onduty Nurse Practitioner or Practice Nurse or GP.
EmergencyTrolley damp dust weekly and monthly checks of full trolley or sooner if used.
Defibrillatorand oxygen daily check when service is open.
Ensurethat you comply with infection control guidelines.
Maintainpatient privacy and dignity at all times, respecting patients rights, andpreferences, and adopt a non-judgemental manner when interacting with patients.
General Responsibilities
Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirementin relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder toensure compliance with this requirement.
It isa standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff that they fulfila proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. Thisentails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriateactions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.
Confidentiality and Records Management
All employees of ELM Service are legallyresponsible for all records that are gathered, created or used as part of thework within the organisation (including patient health, financial, personal andadministrative), whether paper based or on computer. All such records are consideredpublic records, and there is a legal duty of confidence to service users (evenafter an employee has left employment). All employees are required to maintainthe confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordancewith the organisations confidentialitypolicy.
Health and Safety
All employees of the ELM Service have astatutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who maybe affected by their acts or omissions.Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable theorganisation meets its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situationsor defective equipment.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this JobDescription represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended tobe flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changingcircumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Safeguarding
ELMService has a responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren, young people and vulnerable adults who use our services. We expectall staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. As part of the selectionprocess for this post you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and BarringService Check. If you are successful appointed, you will receive confirmationof which checks and/or registration you are required to have.
ELM Service is anon-smoking environment and no-one may smoke (cigarettes or e-cigarettes) inthe building or its environs during their working hours
Person Specification
Experience
* NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.
* Phlebotomy skills (Experience with paediatric bloods).
* Venepuncture.
* Experience in performing ECGs.
* Wound Care Management.
* General Observations.
* Act as a Chaperone.
* Worked as a HCA in Primary Care with experience in GP Practice.
* Understanding of a clinical environment.
* Experience of working with people in a 1:1 environment.
* Working as part of a team.
* Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
* Knowledge of the CQC.
* Able to administer B12 injections.
* Use of Systm1.
Qualifications
* NVQ Healthcare Level 3 or equivalent
* 5 GCSEs A-C or equivalent. To include English and Maths
* A science GCSE
Personal Qualities
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Calm under pressure.
* Able to work at pace.
* Natural team player.
* Common sense approach.
* Able to work with minimal supervision.
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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