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Health Care Assistant Job Summary

The purpose of the health care assistant  is to assist the clinical and research teams in the service and delivery of care to the practice population. The health care assistant works under supervision of the clinical and research teams and undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and research teams or a suitably

qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

 

Health Care Assistant Main duties

Presentations:

1. Blood pressure

2. Pulse rate and rhythm

3. Temperature

4. Height and weight – body mass index

5. Visual acuity

6. 24 hour ECG/BP recording

7. ECG

 

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment in accordance with IPC protocols and

manufacturers guidelines before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Assist clinicians in minor surgery and coil fitting

 

Perform basic dressing changes according to a nursing care plan

 

About us

**Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)**

**Location: Charlestown Medical Practice**

Join our dynamic team at Charlestown Medical Practice, where we are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Responsible to: Practice Manager/Practice Nurse

Hours of work: TBC

Salary Band: TBC

 

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical and research teams in the service and delivery of

care to the practice population. The post holder works under supervision of the clinical and research

teams and undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and research teams or a suitably

qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to

meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical skills

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate

Training:

Venepuncture in accordance with Practice procedures

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording the following physiological measurements in routine

Presentations:

1. Blood pressure

2. Pulse rate and rhythm

3. Temperature

4. Height and weight – body mass index

5. Visual acuity

6. 24 hour ECG/BP recording

7. ECG

 

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment in accordance with IPC protocols and

manufacturers guidelines before, during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Assist clinicians in minor surgery and coil fitting

Perform basic dressing changes according to a nursing care plan

 

Communication

 

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication

Personal and people development

Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in

Supervision

Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development

Work with management on any new training requirements

To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team

Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA

Health, safety and security

Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks

Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks identified, including:

1. Hand washing

2. Universal hygiene procedures

3. Collection and handling of laboratory specimens

4. Segregation and disposal of waste materials

5. Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

6. Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

7. Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

8. Assisting patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

Understand, apply & manage the principles of the cold chain

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility

Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria

Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility

Use the computer safely

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Service improvement

Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit

Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives

Maintain the notice board in the waiting rooms and promote good health with educational material on a monthly basis

Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets

Quality

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients

Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems

Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care

Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team

Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms

Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation immediately

Know the practice’s policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook

Ensuring GCP training is undertaken and updated as necessary in order o provide support to the Research Team.

Be able to manage your own time effectively

Equality and diversity

Act in ways that recognise the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers

Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence,

vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

Act as a chaperone

Information processes

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Assist the research team in maintaining accurate records of research subjects

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Complete information governance on-line tool kit

Any other duties as business needs demand in line with the HCA scope of practice

 

 

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • -Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of working in primary care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.