Enhanced Access Health Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.75 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £12.75 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Gateshead, NE16 4PD |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M0070-25-0007 |
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Clinical Support Work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and follow practice guidelines and protocols. Support doctors and nurses in the care and treatment of patients, including preventative care and health promotion. Attend required courses and training sessions to fulfil the requirements of the role. Assist in delivering nursing care independently or in collaboration with nurses and GPs, following agreed protocols. Clinical Tasks Perform phlebotomy as per training and clinical procedure. Record patient observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, BMI, urinalysis, and ECGs Conduct new patient health checks Remove sutures/clips and apply basic dressings Administer adult immunisations (e.g., flu, pneumonia, vitamin B12) in line with training and procedures. Prepare, maintain, and restock treatment areas and equipment before and after patient appointments. Participate in health promotion and patient education activities. Escalate clinical concerns to a senior nurse or GP promptly. Communication Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, carers, and team members. Adapt communication methods to suit patients' individual needs, backgrounds, and understanding. Offer clear information and reassurance, especially to those receiving difficult news. Maintain open, respectful, and professional communication within the team and with external partners. Represent patients needs and perspectives when appropriate. Quality of Care Work within your level of competence and training. Manage your workload effectively, maintaining high standards of patient care. Deliver care aligned with NICE guidelines, local protocols, and evidence-based practice. Engage in self-assessment, peer review, and annual appraisals to reflect on and improve performance. Support audit cycles and use patient feedback to enhance services. Adhere strictly to confidentiality and data protection regulations. Uphold Duty of Candour and safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable patients. Follow policies for risk management, domestic violence, and substance misuse. Health & Safety Follow the practices Health & Safety policy. Identify risks in the workplace and act to reduce them. Report accidents or incidents and ensure follow-up actions are taken. Teamwork Work collaboratively and supportively within the multidisciplinary team. Understand your role and how it may develop over time. Contribute to service development and local health initiatives. Share knowledge and support team learning activities. Development Take ownership of your ongoing learning and professional development. Use training opportunities to improve personal performance. Participate in change management and quality improvement projects. Educate and support patients, families, and carers. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Respect the rights, dignity, and individual needs of all patients and colleagues. Promote an inclusive and non-judgemental environment. Acknowledge and support diversity in all interactions. Use of IT and Data Use clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS Web, NHS Mail) effectively to manage patient data and tasks. Input and process data using appropriate coding and templates. Access and provide reliable information for patients using digital resources. Comply with data protection laws and practice confidentiality at all times. Confidentiality All patient and practice information must be treated as strictly confidential and only shared with authorised individuals, in line with practice policies and data protection regulations. Time and Resource Management Organise your workload to ensure timely, safe, and effective patient care. Contribute to improving team efficiency and service delivery.