ESR System Functionality Officer

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join out Lower Limb Vascular team. The succesful candidate will be frindly and compassionate with the ability to support in the delivery of patient centred care.

Based at Acorn Primary Health Care Centre in Accrington the Team form part of the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Community specialist services. The service provides diagnosis ,assessment and specialist advice regarding peripheral arterial disease and works within the clinic and domiciliary setting .A full range of investigations and ongoing management of the lower limb is delivered by this team

We are seeking an experienced heath care assistant who is able to assist our registered nurses to deliver safe, personal and effective care within both the clinic setting and in patient's own homes. Experience of working within clinic and community settings would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be involved in phlebotomy.

  • To participate in Vascular Clinics, Leg Cafes and Home visits for various client groups.
  • Required to set own priorities to manage time and workload.
  • Required to implement moving and handling procedures.
  • Required to carry out competence based clinical skills as delegated by a qualified nurse eg. Leg Ulcer Care, venous blood samples etc.
  • Required to prepare patient prior to treatment by qualified nurse eg. Washing legs prior to ulcer treatment etc.
  • Required to give advice to patients and families on aspects of care, this will include skin care, management of hosiery etc.
  • To participate in assessments and observations in support of qualified nursing staff, reporting findings and any changes in patients condition.
  • Be familiar with safe management of body fluids, and soiled dressings in line with infection control procedures.
  • Be familiar with the safe disposal of all sharps
  • To undertake ordering of equipment and nursing supplies when required.
  • To participate in general housekeeping / clerical duties to maintain the working environment.
  • To undertake all duties within the agreed standards/competencies set for the sphere of practice and planned by the Clinical Lead
  • To promote the privacy and dignity of clients at all times, respecting the confidential nature of the work as defined by the Trust.
  • To carry out other duties as requested by the trust.

Working for our organisation

At ELHT we aim to develop staff to their full potential and provide excellent opportunities for professional development and have a wide range of support facilities available to the entire workforce via our well-being team.

Working for the Lower Limb Vascular service will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to develop skills and experience whilst making a real difference to our patients

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to job description for full details.

The successful applicant will support the registered nurses within the team with investigations including phlebotomy, observations, moving and handling, application of compression hosiery, housekeeping, maintaining patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.

Car driver essential to role as visits undertaken to patient's own homes and clinics delivered in other community settings as well as Acorn Centre

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 in Care or Equivalent or willing to work towards it
Experience Essential criteria
  • Experience in a caring environment normally minimum of 6 months
  • Knowledge / Experience in a Primary Care / Community Setting
Work related knowledge and skills Essential criteria
  • Good communicator, both verbal and written
Personal Attributes Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to cope busy workload
  • Able to work on own
  • Keen to learn



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