Healthcare Assistant
hace 11 días
Corby
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant join our team providing general practice services including; simple dressings, NHS Health checks, ECGs, blood pressure checks, administering injections such as Flu and pneumonia, long term condition reviews etc who will work full-time during our network core hours which are 8 am 8 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am 5 pm on a Saturday on a rota basis. Working under the supervision of the Lead Nurse and team members demonstrate developing competence and clinical skills in the duties listed below, ensuring all information is clearly and objectively recorded according to practice policy. • Perform and record an ECG., • Blood Pressure checks / Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring., • NHS health checks., • Diabetic foot checks., • Capillary samples of blood glucose., • Assist with setting up of equipment and chaperoning for Women's Health Procedures, joint injection clinics and minor operation clinics., • Application of basic dressings as directed by Practice Nurse., • Removal of sutures/staples., • Maintain stock levels / emptying clinical waste in consulting rooms., • Ordering of stock., • Completing audits., • Recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier., • Liaison with pathology departments within secondary care as required., • Chaperoning for other clinicians as required., • General administrative support and computer data entry. Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service. Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UR Posted: 25 March 2024 Pay scheme: Other Salary: £22,682.20 to £25,556.58 a year depending on experience Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: A3007-24-0086 The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nurse team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under indirect supervision of members of the nurse team. The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. The responsibilities of the post are linked to the Health Education England: District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework. Under indirect supervision, assist in the delivery of primary health care interventions and care effectively and efficiently. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment. Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. Act as chaperone as required/instructed. Maintenance of accurate and legible patient records in line with organisational requirements including contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system. Ensure that confidentiality, privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients are maintained and in line with organisational policy. Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals to promote integrated pathways of care to meet patient needs. Effective communication with patients, carers and all members of the MDT. Effective prioritisation and completion of daily work. Ensure that any complaints or incidents are identified and reported to the Lead Nurse or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Working within guidelines and protocols undertake and record: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis. Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate. Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index. Measurement of legs for compression hosiery. ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Near patient testing e.g. blood glucose, lipids and INR. Doppler ultrasound measurement working with registered nurse. Measurement of airway function (peak expiratory flow rate and spirometry). Perform chaperoning duties as requested. Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation if required. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by Doctors/Nurses. Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legal authorisation. Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation. Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Carry out care of wounds and apply dressings after initial assessment by registered nurse. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples. Assist clinicians carrying out minor surgical procedures including sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being. Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being. Duties may vary from time to time under the direction of the Hub NED and/or Senior nurse Manager, dependent on current and evolving clinical practice developments. Assist with management of clinical supplies e.g. monitoring stock levels, ordering, re-stocking of clinical areas and maintenance of equipment. Participate in quality improvement e.g. audit, development of protocols and new services. Attend practice/clinical/nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda in the development of the nursing service and where appropriate wider practice systems. For experienced senior HCAs: supervise, teach, mentor and assess HCAs, students and new members of staff including acting as an assessor for HCAs undertaking the Care Certificate Framework and/or other elements of training/competency attainment. Complete statutory training/updating and mandatory training as specified by the practice policy. Achieve competence in the 15 standards of the Care Certificate Framework within three months of appointment. Complete skills specific training and regular updating. Inform practice manager or registered nurse if unable to perform any aspect of role competently. Actively participate and contribute to nurse team meetings. The post holder will maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. All staff working for Lakeside Healthcare Group must safeguard children and adults, report any concerns and undertake safeguarding training at an appropriate level, in line with LHG mandatory training requirements. Recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers and respond to alternative communication needs. Apply practice policies, standards and guidance, discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work, participate in audit where appropriate. Essential: • Basic English and Maths GCE level C and above (new grade 4 and above)., • Ability to accept training, coaching and guidance (in prep for Care Certificate study). Desirable: • Previous healthcare experience in clinical role., • Completed Care Certificate., • Qualified to NVQ level 2., • Other recognised forms of educational attainment. Essential: • Desire to work within care profession., • Can work to a high standard of care under supervision. Desirable: • Experience within a health care setting and/or primary care. 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. Lakeside Healthcare Group Cottingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2UR #J-18808-Ljbffr