Primary Care Healthcare Assistant

3 months ago

Harrogate, United Kingdom East Parade Surgery Full time

Job summary

Yourrole will be to assist the clinical team in the safe service and delivery ofcare to the Practice population. You will be expected to work under indirectsupervision of the clinical team. You will undertake tasks and duties delegatedto you by the clinical team. You will work collaboratively with all members ofthe practice team and follow practice policies and procedures. You will beexpected to have a flexible approach to working within the practice. The postholder is expected to work collaboratively with other Multi -Disciplinary Teammembers (MDT).

Main duties of the job

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks

Act as a chaperone

Undertake venepuncture

Administer flu vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs

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 routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Ensure clinical checks are completed to a satisfactory standard as delegated by the Lead Nurse

Manage stock levels of drugs and consumables and re-order when necessary

About us

We serve an urban and suburban population ofjust over 16,500 patients. Our practices are two of three practices within afantastic spacious new purpose-built leased building close to the town centre,with its own car park. East and Park Parade have recently announced to ourstaff and patients that we are planning to merge in April 2025.

Weoffer:

Membership of theNHS pension scheme

BUPA health plan

Health Assured Employee Advisory Service

Salary: £ per hour

Annualleave entitlement: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), although this is negotiable with previous NHS experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcareassistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks;this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

· Undertake new patient health checks

· Support the practice nurse with healthpromotion 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 otherclinical tasks as required

· Support the practice nurse with the managementof chronic disease clinics

· Carry out BMI checks as directed

· Act as a chaperone as required

· When trained, undertake venepuncture

· When trained, administer flu vaccinations

· When trained, carry out ear irrigation underthe supervision of the practice nurse

· Carry out ECGs as requested

· Ensure specimens are recorded and ready foronward transportation

· Provide support during minor operations asrequired

· Ensure all clinical rooms are adequatelystocked and prepared for each session

· Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely inaccordance with extant guidance

· Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinicalareas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

· Ensure clinical checks are completed to a satisfactorystandard as delegated by the Lead Nurse

· Manage stock levels of drugs and consumablesand re-order when necessary, in line with local ordering protocol

· Ensure stock is unpacked and stored, ensuringit matches the delivery note and is stored in line with stock rotation protocol

Deliver opportunistichealth promotion where appropriate

In addition to the primary responsibilities,the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

· Participate inpractice audit as directed by the audit lead

· Participate in localinitiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

· Support andparticipate in shared learning within the practice

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining qualification

Desirable

Phlebotomy certification Ear syringing certification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Primary Care environment

Desirable

Experience of working with the public Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP and pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Other Requirements

Essential

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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