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Healthcare Assistant - HCA

NHS, Orlando, New York, United States

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Sandy Lane Surgery are looking for a committed and enthusiastic HCA to join our friendly and supportive clinical team.

The role is rewarding and varied. It will suit someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and a good team player. We are looking for someone who has experience and confidence in managing patients face to face as well as good organisational and communication skills. This HCA role is developing in the Practice and therefore a willingness to learn and a flexible approach is essential.

Our ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 3/QCF level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent and have experience working in Primary Care, Secondary Care or in the community.

Main duties of the job Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is to assist the GP's and nursing team in the delivery of a safe and high quality primary care service for the practice population.

The post holder will undertake delegated task and duties under direct or indirect supervision.

The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competencies.

About us We value our team offering a friendly environment in which to work, with other enthusiastic members who understand Primary Care demands. Encouraging each team member to be focussed having ownership, engagement and responsibilities to ensure support and efficiency for achievement.

9740 registered patients, 4 GP Partners and 2 Locums at present.

Job responsibilities Job responsibilities

Professional

Work effectively as part of a team

Work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner

Work to agreed protocols and procedures

Solve routine problems within scope of role and competencies and elevate when required

Must understand the concept of accountability and responsibility and be confident to accept delegated responsibility for a registered practitioner after necessary preparatory training

Attend practice and group meetings with the practice

Complete statutory training/updates and mandatory training as specified by the practice

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and identify gaps in knowledge and skills

Inform line manager/registered nurse or practice manager if unable to perform any aspect of role competently

Help support the development of other staff including pre-registration nurses

Knowledge

Have underpinning knowledge of key interventions and conditions cared for in the primary care setting.

Ability to recognise factors that impact of health and be able to offer simple health advice.

Non Clinical role

To undertake infection control and prevention measures within the Practice.

To assist with ordering of clinical stock/supplied for the practice.

To assist with monitoring/maintaining of medical equipment/devices

Check Oxygen and De-fib

Check Fridge temperature

Clinical Role

To undertake and record the following in consultations after appropriate training completed (these may include but not exhaustive of):

Preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis

NHS Health Checks/Annual Health Checks for some long term conditions

Height, weight, BMI and waist measurements

Blood Pressure, temperature and pulse oximetry

New Patient checks

ECG's

Taking of wound swabs

Taking immediate blood samples if needed

Recording 24 hour BP

Urinalysis

Health Promotion

Diabetic foot checks

Basic Hypertension

Ear Irrigation

Administration of selected vaccines/medication by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation

To assist clinicians with minor surgical procedures, including setting up and tidying away.

To act as chaperone.

To assist in basic wound care management under direct or indirect supervision after initial assessment by a Registered Practitioner.

To include removal of wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples.

Communication

Communicate clearly with patients/carers and relatives about their presenting condition and planned care.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Work collaboratively with all colleagues and outside agencies.

Awareness of data protection issues.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act accordingly.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice Policies and Procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the Practices Health & Safety Policy and Procedures and the Practices Infection Control Policy and Procedures.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.

Person Specification Knowledge and skills

Ability to provide quality care

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Awareness of blood-borne viruses

Additional

Enhanced DBS Certification

Legal Rights to work in the UK

Hep B/MMR - Vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated

A flexible and adaptable approach to maintain the consistent delivery of high quality services

Qualifications

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Qualified in Phlebotomy

NVQ level 3/QCF level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent

Experience

Experience of working within a nursing team

Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients li>

Maintenance of up to date knowledge and skills in relation to roles undertaken

Experience of Infection Prevention and Control measures

Understanding of effective team working

Experience of working in primary care

Experience of working in a GP practice

Experience working with SystmOne

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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