GP Health Care Assistant (HCA)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £13.00 i £14.00 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £13.00 - £14.00 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hitchin, SG4 9TH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M0067-25-0002 |
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The following are the core responsibilities of the Health Care Support Worker: Work clinical sessions providing face to face appointments in the patients home and surgery and telephone follow up where appropriate Be able to undertake and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature accurately Be able to undertake other clinical assessments, including but not limited to: diabetic foot checks, Rockwood scoring, FRAT assessment Be aware of the importance of continence issue and pressure areas including a basic assessment of these Meet the multiple and often complex needs of frail people through assessment of health and wellbeing, helping to develop a personalised advanced care plan using shared decision making Utilise a range of effective evidence based interventions to promote health, wellbeing and self-management Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice Understand the needs of frail patients and be aware of local services which are available to support them Manage a cross-practice consolidated caseload of frail housebound patients, including helping to prioritise their reviews and plan the visiting schedule Act on alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.) and reminders during a consultation Be able to undertake phlebotomy Give immunisations as required under a PSD Liaise with other clinical colleagues regarding onward investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate Be confident and compassionate in raising awareness of advanced care planning Have excellent consultation skills to enable shared patient and practitioner decision-making Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings Recognise your limitations and seek senior support where appropriate Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards Collect data for audit purposes In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Health Care Support Worker may be requested to: Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA) This list is not exhaustive and there may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload, staffing levels and the needs of the business. Confidentiality All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all H&W Health, HWPCN and Practice business and the business of the staff, residents, patients and general public which they may learn in the execution of their duties. Data Protection All staff are expected to adhere to the current laws regarding data protection. Health and Safety All staff are expected: To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, , Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation. To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. To co-operate with their employer as far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the legislation. Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare in the pursuance of any relevant statutory provision. Equality and Diversity You must uphold the PCN commitment that all people will be valued regardless of their economic circumstances, disability, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, transgender status, pregnancy, maternity, partnership or marital status. Risk Management All staff are expected: To have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and any risks which need to be assessed. To always comply with the Practices/PCNs/Companys Health and Safety policies. To follow agreed safe working practices and report any incidents or concerns to the practice manager, PCN director and senior clinic pharmacist. Professional Registration All qualified/professional staff are required to keep professionally registered and updated in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice and to follow guidance issued by their professional body. Policies and Procedures The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant PCN policies, procedures and guidelines. Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI) All staff are expected to strive for continuous improvement and to raise ideas and concerns with their line manager Learning and Development All staff will be required to partake and complete a company induction and mandatory training, as well as participating in PCN training activities. Collaborative Working All staff are expected: To recognise the significance of collaborative working. To communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information appropriately and professionally. Professional Conduct Staff are required to dress appropriately for their role Leave Staff are encouraged to use all of their annual leave entitlement.