The HCA works within the organisationand supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery ofclinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of thepractice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope ofpractice to the entitled patient population.
Having completed the CareCertificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assistclinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, healthpromotion, long-term condition management and patient education while alsosupporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Main duties of the job
* Health Checks
* Medical Stock Management
* Chronic Disease Management
About us
Park Medical Centre is a GP (general practice) providing NHS primary healthcare services for people living within its defined catchment area in the Southwark area of London. Its team includes GPs (doctors), nurses and support staff focused on delivering day-to-day medical care and long-term condition management. The successful applicant will be working in friendly but professional fast paced environment.
Job responsibilities
* a.Consultwith patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
* b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision oftreatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition managementand patient education
* c.Bean integral part of the general practice team
* d.Provideclinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals withinthe organisation
* e.Deliverbasic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity ofcare and patient safety initiatives
* g.Ensurespecimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* h.Ensureclinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced inaccordance with the organisations IPC Policy
* j.Beaware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation andadhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults andSafeguarding Children
* k.Recognisethe boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should bereferred
* l.Supportin the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
* m.Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
* n.Undertakeall mandatory training and induction programmes
* o.Contributeto and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
* p.Maintaina clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification.
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
* Ability to undertake vaccinations
* Understanding of the principles of ECGs
* Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues
* Has worked in a primary care environment
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