Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

• A role that can work well alongside school or other commitments
• A mixture of community, clinical and remote working
• The opportunity to be involved in innovative prevention and screening programmes
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive clinical supervision
• A friendly and collaborative team
• The chance to make a visible difference to the health of your local community

• Delivering NHS Health Checks and supporting prevention initiatives
• Supporting the Lung Health Check / Lung Cancer Screening Programme, including elements of screening and administration that can be completed remotely from home
• Carrying out clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs and observations
• Undertaking point-of-care testing (POCT)
• Having friendly, supportive conversations about health and wellbeing using MECC (Making Every Contact Count) principles
• Supporting people to access smoking cessation and healthy lifestyle services
• Working at community events and outreach sessions to engage people who may not routinely access primary care
• Accurately recording clinical information and outcomes using EMIS Web
• Working alongside nurses, clinicians and wider health and community partners
• Helping us to reduce health inequalities and improve access to preventative healthcare across Herefordshire

• The delivery of safe, effective clinical care in clinical settings; and
• The delivery of preventative services, including NHS Health Checks and Lung Cancer Screening, supporting early detection, risk reduction and health behaviour change.

• Work within personal competence and scope of practice, escalating concerns appropriately
• Support clinicians with assessment and monitoring of patients
• Undertake:
• Phlebotomy
• ECGs (with escalation for clinical review in line with guidance)
• Urinalysis and specimen preparation for pathology
• Record physiological observations including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse rate and rhythm
• Respiratory rate
• Temperature
• Height, weight, waist circumference and BMI
• Undertake simple wound care and dressings in line with guidelines
• Recognise wounds not responding to treatment and escalate concerns promptly
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Recognise and respond to urgent or emergency situations (e.g. anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest), summoning immediate assistance

• Deliver NHS Health Checks, including:
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Lifestyle assessment (smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet)
• Measurement and interpretation of health indicators
• Support Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programmes by:
• Engaging eligible patients and explaining the screening pathway
• Undertaking preassessment checks and data collection as required
• Recording smoking status, and relevant clinical information
• Supporting shared decision making using agreed protocols and templates
• Signposting to smoking cessation and lifestyle support services
• Provide opportunistic health promotion and disease prevention advice
• Identify carers and encourage registration with carers support services

• Communicate clearly, compassionately and professionally with patients and carers
• Support patients who may feel anxious about screening, investigations or results
• Accurately document all activity in the clinical IT system (e.g. EMIS Web)
• Use NHS email and Taurus IT systems safely and appropriately
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team working across clinical and prevention services

• Prepare, maintain and clean clinical environments before, during and after clinics
• Assist clinicians during minor procedures where required
• Undertake:
• Equipment checks
• Quality control tests (e.g. d dimer / BNP where applicable)
• Cold chain and fridge temperature monitoring
• Maintain stock levels of Taurus equipment and clinical supplies
• Support secure handling, storage and disposal of equipment and waste

• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 23.78% employer contribution.
• 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:
• 24/7 access to counselling services
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers
• Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to accurately input, maintain and retrieve data

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly across enhanced access and prevention services
• Full clean driving license
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holiday

Essential

• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Team player who works collaboratively
• Positive and proactive approach to work

Essential

• Experience of working in a health and social care organisation.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Essential

• Experience of working in a health and social care organisation.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries