Health Care Assistant Job summary
This position is based between Conway Medical Centre, Harehills and Church Street Surgery, Hunslet.
The Health Care Assistant works under direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead. They will undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings New Patient Health checks, long-term conditions, providing chaperone services
Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control
Prepare and maintain environments 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
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information
About us
Overview of your organisation
About us:
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
Blood pressure
Pulse rate and rhythm
Temperature
Height and weight body mass index
Visual acuity
Venepuncture
ECG
Basic dressings
Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
Perform new patient health checks
Support the in-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions
Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians
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
Responsibility for Information Processes
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information
Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification Qualifications Essential Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Willingness to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Ability to prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Other Essential Possess a pleasant and polite manner Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy Take pride in their job and respect others equally Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Be punctual Be methodical and accurate Able to work flexible hours.
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Conway Medical Centre
