Health Care Assistant (12 months fixed term)
We have an opportunity for a part time Health Care Assistant to work within our North Locality, primarily based at Westcliffe Medical Centre in Shipley, Bradford.
Main duties of the job
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the Practice Nurse Lead, Patient Services Manager and suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
We are currently recruiting for 16 hours per week, working Mondays & Thursdays 08.00am-4.00pm.
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
* 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
* Birthday Holiday
Job responsibilities
1. Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
2. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
3. Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
* Blood pressure
* Pulse rate and rhythm
* Temperature
* Height and weight body mass index
* Venepuncture
* ECG
* Basic dressings
1. Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
2. Conduct chronic disease health reviews
3. Conduct LD / SMI health reviews
4. Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
5. Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians
6. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
7. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Person Specification
Other:
* Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role
* Willingness to undertake further education/training
* Possess a pleasant and polite manner
* Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
* Take pride in their job and respect others equally
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
* Be punctual
* Be methodical and accurate
* Able to work flexible hours
Experience
* Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
* Experience in NHS or GP surgery
* Dressings / wound care / suture and staple removal
Qualifications
* Competency in venapuncture and BP
* NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care*
* GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics
Skills/Knowledge
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
* Ability to use own judgement, 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
* Be able to prioritise own workload
* Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
* Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g. ECG machine, spirometry
* Competent in basic health care assistant duties
* Able and willing to teach others
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.
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