Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wellington, TA21 8BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1748-24-0003 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a caring, compassionate, enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our friendly nursing team. As a healthcare assistant working within our team, you will be assisting GPs and colleagues in the delivery of care to our practice population. ABOUT US Wellington medical centre is a busy vibrant teaching GP practice. As an organisation we currently run the clinical investigations hub for our PCN network, this offers further training opportunities for the successful candidate. The post is eligible for the NHS pension scheme. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical skills Venepuncture ECGs Assisting with chronic disease reviews Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: - blood pressure - pulse rate and rhythm - temperature - height and weight - body mass index Assist GPs with minor surgery clinics Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being. Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self manage their conditions Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups. To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support if necessary. Communication Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Personal and people development Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with management on any new training requirements Participation in an individual annual review. Health, safety and security Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including: - hand washing - universal hygiene procedures - collection and handling of laboratory specimens - segregation and disposal of waste materials - decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment - reporting and treatment of sharps injuries - dealing with blood and body fluid spillages - Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Understands and apply the principles of the cold chain Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Service improvement Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audits. Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives. Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients. Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems. Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care. Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation. Be able to manage your own time effectively. Equality and diversity Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers and colleagues. Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting these in a way that is consistent with the practices policies and procedures and current legislation. Behaving is a manner that is welcoming, non- judgmental and respects the individuals circumstances, priorities, feeling and rights. Information processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice