Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join us on a part-time basis to provide a high quality of care to our patients. A successful candidate will be confident with excellent organisation skills and the ability to work alone within the specific remit, as well as being a good team member.

We are looking to fill the hours (20-37.5 per week) with either 2 part-time postholders or 1 full-time postholder. The role(s) will include 8am starts and one 8pm finish (Tuesdays) per week. Full driving licence preferred.

Clinical skills

health and well-being

and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received

appropriate training

preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

under a patient specific direction (PSD)

recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

1.

blood

pressure

2.

pulse

rate and rhythm

3.

temperature

4.

height

and weight body mass index

5.

respirations

6.

venepuncture

7.

ECG

8.

basic

suture removal

Prepare

and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care

interventions

Assist

in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give

accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own

competence

Support

and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Work

in accordance with current GVMDP Anticoagulation Clinic Protocol

Work

in accordance with current DMARD Clinical Guidance

Communication

effectively with other team members

effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for

alternative methods of communication

Personal and people

development

responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including

participating in supervision

responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development

management on any new training requirements

understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working the

primary health care team

legal issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA.

Health and Safety

security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the

risks

uniform policy

infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room

so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any

Potential risks identified, including

1.

hand

washing

2.

universal

hygiene procedures

3.

collection

and handling of laboratory specimens

4.

segregation

and disposal of waste materials

5.

decontamination

of instruments and clinical equipment

6.

reporting

and treatment of sharps injuries

7.

dealing

with blood and body fluid spillages

8.

assist

patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

apply the principles of the cold chain

storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of

responsibility

principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial

actions as appropriate

statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and

referral criteria

and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire

procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of

equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility

monitor safely

identify the risks of health of microbiological and chemical hazards

within the working environment according to the Control of Substances

Hazardous to Health

Service improvement

if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit

colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and

other initiatives

health with educational material

from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets

Quality

members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients

are consistent with clinical governance systems

accordance with agreed standards of care

access appropriate professionals in the team

under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and

consulting rooms

governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior

staff any specific risk situation

policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice

staff handbook

your own time effectively

Equality and Diversity

recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way

that is consistent with procedures

privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers

legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence,

vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

Information processes

and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and

timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and

the practice

precautions when transmitting information

practices policies on information governance with regard to information

sharing

We are a friendly and committed family practice. At Goyt Valley Medical

Practice, we comprise of a multi-disciplinary clinical team including GPs,

Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Support

Worker, Practice Nurses and HCAs alongside a supportive

and experienced administration team.

We use EMIS Web as our clinical system.

Qualifications

Experience