Healthcare Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Brighton, BN2 4GF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | U0087-25-0023 |
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Main Responsibilities Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, administer flu vaccinations via a PGD Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned and monitored routinely in accordance with guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the Sussex Primary Care IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate B. Secondary Responsibilities When trained, undertake venepuncture Carry out ECGs as requested Participate in practice audit as directed by the adult lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice This list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be added with the appropriate training and support C. Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. With support from the lead nurse, communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Maintain effective communication within the practice environment, SPC central team and with external stakeholders. Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues. Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. D. Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and raise concerns with lead nurse. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care. Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation. Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable children and adults, and work to the statutory safeguarding procedures and local guidance. E. Team Working Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Contribute nursing team view to practice management Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need. Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care. Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team. Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success. Participate in research programs and audit as directed by the management team. F. Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Support the implementation of infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines G. Management of Information Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information. Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases. Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice regarding requirements such as the Freedom and Information Act and confidentiality. Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information as required. H. Learning and Development With support of lead nurse assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Actively engage in supervision and appraisal process to support development and learning Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning. I. Equality and Diversity Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity. Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture. Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights. Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies. Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice. Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care. Undertake any training required in order to meet the needs of the practice.