HCA - Ageing Well Team
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.00 to £12.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2025 |
| Location: | Bridport, DT6 5BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | W0006-25-0005 |
Summary
Clinical Duties Assist in the delivery of health assessments for older adults including physical health checks frailty assessments and wellbeing reviews Support the management of long-term conditions by monitoring vital signs blood pressure blood sugar levels ECGs and other relevant parameters Administer basic wound care phlebotomy and other clinical tasks within the scope of practice Assist in medication reviews including ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and supporting medication audits Provide support for community response services including initial observations and escalation of concerns to clinical leads Support enhanced health in care homes by conducting regular visits building relationships with residents and assisting with care planning where required Health PromotionDeliver health promotion activities such as falls prevention advice nutritional guidance and exercise support tailored to older adults Provide advice and guidance to patients and carers about self-care and managing minor ailments or chronic conditions Administrative DutiesMaintain accurate and up-to-date records on patient care using the appropriate clinical systems Assist with organising and coordinating MDT meetings including preparing relevant documentation and supporting follow-up actions Contribute to the development of care plans and personalised care strategies for patients Team CollaborationWork closely with GPs nurses PCN and practice colleagues allied health professionals social care teams and voluntary organisations to ensure a joined-up approach to care Participate in team meetings training and quality improvement initiatives Respect for Patient Confidentiality The post-holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role Special Working Conditions The post-holder is required to travel independently between PCN sites to patient homes and to attend meetings etc hosted by other agencies Job Description Agreement This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the PCN and member practices All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the PCN