Healthcare Support Worker - HCA (ARRS Role)

We are able to offer up to 37.5 hours per week and are also happy to consider part-time hours.

Hours of work will be on a rota basis, working between 08:00am and 18:30pm, with Saturdays covered on a team-based rota.

Supporting the PCN Frailty Nurse team in

their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within

practice clinics

New patient health checks /NHS health

checks / Weight Management

ECG recording

annual reviews

To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the

scope of established protocols

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples

requested by GPs/nurses

Maintenance of surgical equipment

Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and

recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and

stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and

equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including

assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

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

Follows aseptic technique in removal of sutures,

clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.

At all times, observes infection control procedures

and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be paid by the post holder either on appointment or as part of the first 3 months salary deductions. Current cost is £49.50

We are a semi-rural dispensing and training practice led by 6 dedicated GP Partners, and Senior Management Team serving a population of around 16'700 patients

We operate across four sites, two of which are based in Brampton, one in Wetheral and one in Corby Hill.

Experience

Essential: - Experience with dealing with the public/patients; - Meeting Quality Targets; - Use of Microsoft Office

Desirable: - Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role; - Experience in EMIS Web

Knowledge and Skills: :

Desirable: - Trained in phlebotomy and infection control

Other: :

Qualifications

Desirable: - NVQ level 3 or equivalent; - Previous experience of working in a HCA role