Job summary Mastercall Healthcare is social enterprise organisation. Ourmission is to achieve excellence in the care of our patients, providing a safeand caring high-quality service that is easily accessible. We provide severalinnovative out of hospital services, that have patients at the forefront ofevery service we provide. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a part time HCAworking an average of 18 hours per week at Trafford General hospital. We workon a two-week rota and have the following set shifts available. Week 1 Monday 08:00-14.00 Friday 08.00-14.00 Sunday 14.00-20.00 Week 2 Monday 08.00- 14.00 Tuesday 08:00-14.00 Friday 08:00-14.00 Rate of Pay £12.60 to £14.83 per hour Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job Thepost holder will work under the supervision of the clinical team and undertakeappropriate delegated duties. They will work collaboratively with the team tomeet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures to deliver highquality responsive care. The primary responsibility of the HCA Navigator will be to provide aninitial assessment of patients attending the service including, confirmation ofidentity and presenting complaint, determination of appropriate clinical streamand priority. If navigated to Mastercall PCC, vital signs will be recordedincluding, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturation,blood glucose and urinalysis as required. Patient clinical priority will beestablished utilising a set of tools validated for use within the service. Thepost holder will liaise with the senior clinician on duty to facilitate urgentclinical assessment as required. The role is based within TraffordPrimary Care Centre at Trafford General Hospital and the HCA will work as amember of the clinical team, supporting registered healthcare professionals inthe delivery of an unscheduled primary care service delivered by MastercallHealthcare. About us Mastercall Healthcare has over 28 years experience as aninnovative, highly performing, award-winning Social Enterprise organisation. We are passionate about providing the very best patient careat the very best place for the patient. Our Social Value ethos commits us to ensuring the very bestuse of the public pound, maximising the return on investment of ourcommissioners, and supporting the NHS deliver affordable, effective, safepatient centred services. Our purpose is to ensure that we deliver safe, high quality,patient centred services that support people to live and age well. We are hereto support our community and our health and social care partners. We provide arange of highly effective urgent primary care services that support hospitaladmission avoidance and early supported discharge from hospital whereclinically safe and appropriate. Employee benefits include: Living Wage Employer NHS Pension Scheme NHS Blue light card/Discount scheme Flexible working Career development Competitive rates of pay Generous holiday entitlement, long service enhancements andthe option to purchase additional l eave Wellbeing schemes Job description Job responsibilities HCA duties will include, but are not limited to: Support to the clinicians on duty A range of clinical tasks such as recording vital signs, blood sugar recording and urinalysis as needed Chaperoning duties when needed After appropriate training, to conduct face to face navigation assessment (for patients presenting to the service with appointments and walk in patients) Preparation and maintenance of clinical areas including appropriate stock control Record the tasks for which you have received appropriate training using electronic systems Use early an appropriate warning score (eg NEWS2) to ensure a deteriorating patient is escalated to the appropriate senior person in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedure Give accurate and appropriate information to patients, relatives and colleagues within the sphere of own competence Administer basic life support and use of AED if necessary Support health professionals in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Support health professionals with awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assist with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Proactively communicate with the team to ensure the smooth running of the shift. Be responsible for prioritisation of consultations as clinically indicated within the shift. Work with colleagues to maximise effective and efficient delivery of care to patients. Record appropriate consultation details on electronic patient records. Liaise with other local services such as the urgent care centre (UCC) should patients require transfer to these services. Follow Mastercalls policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication Communicate effectively with other team members and with the wider Mastercall teams. Continuous Professional Development. The post holder will be expected to undertake ongoing personal, clinical and professional development in line with the responsibilities of the post. Responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management, and skills (as appropriate) and professional awareness and maintain a professional profile. Accountable for and maintain own competence to practice along with compliance of mandatory training. Job description Job responsibilities HCA duties will include, but are not limited to: Support to the clinicians on duty A range of clinical tasks such as recording vital signs, blood sugar recording and urinalysis as needed Chaperoning duties when needed After appropriate training, to conduct face to face navigation assessment (for patients presenting to the service with appointments and walk in patients) Preparation and maintenance of clinical areas including appropriate stock control Record the tasks for which you have received appropriate training using electronic systems Use early an appropriate warning score (eg NEWS2) to ensure a deteriorating patient is escalated to the appropriate senior person in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedure Give accurate and appropriate information to patients, relatives and colleagues within the sphere of own competence Administer basic life support and use of AED if necessary Support health professionals in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Support health professionals with awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assist with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Proactively communicate with the team to ensure the smooth running of the shift. Be responsible for prioritisation of consultations as clinically indicated within the shift. Work with colleagues to maximise effective and efficient delivery of care to patients. Record appropriate consultation details on electronic patient records. Liaise with other local services such as the urgent care centre (UCC) should patients require transfer to these services. Follow Mastercalls policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication Communicate effectively with other team members and with the wider Mastercall teams. Continuous Professional Development. The post holder will be expected to undertake ongoing personal, clinical and professional development in line with the responsibilities of the post. Responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management, and skills (as appropriate) and professional awareness and maintain a professional profile. Accountable for and maintain own competence to practice along with compliance of mandatory training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must have right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or any extensions can be offered for this role. NVQ3 level 3 Health & Social care or equivalent Additional clinical skills training GCSE or other certificates of general education Up to date basic life support training General Qualities Essential Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others Flexible, reliable and responsive to change Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives Excellent communication skills Experience Essential 2 years previous experience working in primary care/community or other relevant acute healthcare environment in appropriate services such as A&E or primary care with patient contact. Experience working under indirect supervision Familiarity with the measuring and recording of baseline observations such as blood pressure etc. Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the HCA Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role IT/Keyboard skills Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation Desirable Knowledge of Triage / Navigation Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must have right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or any extensions can be offered for this role. NVQ3 level 3 Health & Social care or equivalent Additional clinical skills training GCSE or other certificates of general education Up to date basic life support training General Qualities Essential Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others Flexible, reliable and responsive to change Willingness to undergo education/training for both practice and service needs Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives Excellent communication skills Experience Essential 2 years previous experience working in primary care/community or other relevant acute healthcare environment in appropriate services such as A&E or primary care with patient contact. Experience working under indirect supervision Familiarity with the measuring and recording of baseline observations such as blood pressure etc. Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the HCA Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role IT/Keyboard skills Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation Desirable Knowledge of Triage / Navigation 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 Mastercall Healthcare Address Trafford Healthcare Nhs Trust Moorside Road Urmston Manchester M415SL Employer's website