Job Summary
HCA will work collaboratively with the practices within Malvern Town PCN. Working under the supervision and closely with the clinical team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision of patient care in the community and within Malvern care homes.
All applicants must hold a full driving license.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Phlebotomy
2. Influenza and B12 injections
3. Chaperoning duties
4. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
5. Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment.
6. Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
7. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
8. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well-being
9. Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
10. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
11. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.
12. Carry out INR monitoring.
13. Carry out ECGs for patients as per GP and Nurse instructions.
14. 24 hours and home BP set-up.
15. Wound check & suture removal
16. Diabetic foot checks
17. NHS Health checks
About Us
SW Healthcare is a fast-growing provider of community-based healthcare services to NHS patients within South Worcestershire. The organisation utilises the excellent clinical expertise that already resides within the local NHS environment and harnesses it with efficient administration pathways to provide patients with more convenient and accessible services. We hope that by doing this we will not only deliver pathway improvements to patients but also go some way to relieving the growing volume pressures that are being experienced within local hospitals and GP practices.
Employer Details
Employer Name: SW Healthcare
Address: Malvern Town PCN, Prospect View, 300 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Town, Worcestershire, WR14 2GP
Employer's Website: SW Healthcare
Pay Scheme
Salary: £23,272.83 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: B0158-25-0013
Date Posted: 06 February 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Good general standard of education
* Relevant Qualification
* All applicants must hold a full driving license
Skills (Desirable)
* Venepuncture
* NHS Health check
* New patients Health check
* ECG
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring
* Wound care and dressings
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Telecommunication skills (clear, polite telephone manner)
* Strong IT skills
* Ability to respond to changing needs, pressures and demands and prioritise accordingly
* Evidence of working within a team environment
* Maintaining boundaries and ensuring clarity and understanding of the role
* Ability to self-manage and be creative in your approach to problem solving
* Ability and confidence to work on own initiative
* Use of IT systems including EMIS, Care Notes, Microsoft Office, email and database systems (external and internal)
Experience (Essential)
* Working within a social care/health or related environment in a delivery or front face role
* Working with people who are vulnerable or face disadvantage
* Working in an empathetic and empowering way
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr