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Health Care Assistant/Nursing Associate

Posting date:	04 June 2024
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 July 2024
Location:	Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DQ
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A2732-24-0002

Summary

JOB TITLE: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA) ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRACTICE NURSE LEAD REPORTS TO: CLINICAL NURSE LEAD Job Purpose:To be part of the primary healthcare team providing high quality and forward thinking nursing care to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population. Job summary: The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team lead and undertakes task and duties delegated by the practice nurse team lead or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policy and procedures. Responsibilities: 1. CommunicationThe post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication 2. Personal and people developmentThe post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: 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 To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of an HCA Participation in annual staff review and development, including taking responsibility for maintain a record of won personal and/or professional development Undertaking modules in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme or equivalent, as appropriate 3. 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: Assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy. 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 measure Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate 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 Use the computer monitor safely 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 4. Service improvement Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives Deal with stock and maintain equipment Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets 5. QualityThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: 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 Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook Be able to manage your own time effectively Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the tem by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance 6. Equality and diversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour Act as a chaperone Roles:1. Clinical nursing Practice Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training: Work within Leg Ulcer Clinic managing patients treatment 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 Visual Acuity Venepuncture ECG Health Checks Phlebotomy Spirometry Peak Flow Measuring Chaperoning duties Urinalysis and pregnancy testing Simple or review dressings Processing and management of laboratory samples requested or taken by GP's. Nurses Preparing and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GP's during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data n needs related to health and well-being. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Undertaking any other clinical activity that has been delegated and taught Work within Leg club and develop wound dressing skills 2. Supporting the clinical team The healthcare assistant also provides support for other members of the primary healthcare team and contributes towards the coordination of the team activities. Tasks include: Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment, enduring regular servicing is undertaken and documented. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-Stocking consulting rooms Assist nursing team in the stock control and ordering necessary medical supplies Ordering and maintain the health promotion and information materials available in the practice and on display in the waiting rooms, ensuring such displays are tidy and contemporary. Maintaining and order stock Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect the staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source s to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. 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 Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information