About this role
Job summary
You will be employed in an ARRS Healthcare Support Worker role by Township 2 PCN Limited primarily based at the Richmond Medical Centre, 465 Richmond Road, Sheffield. The practice boundary includes a mixed demographic which provides opportunity to work with patients from all different backgrounds. The staff team includes a wide skill mix and we provide a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing. We are looking for a caring, motivated and skilled HCA/Phlebotomist to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The HCA works within the PCN and practice to support the nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of patient care. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment and preventative care, The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team and will need to work well with all levels of staff and with patients from a variety of backgrounds.
About us
You will be employed in an ARRS Healthcare Support Worker role by Township 2 PCN Limited primarily based at the Richmond Medical Centre, 465 Richmond Road, Sheffield. The practice boundary includes a mixed demographic which provides opportunity to work with patients from all different backgrounds. The staff team includes a wide skill mix and we provide a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing. We are looking for a caring, motivated and skilled HCA/Phlebotomist to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the PCN personal care team in their duties to deliver Practice housebound and care home services
Supporting the PCN team in their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within practice clinics including
-new patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management,
-ECG recording,
-Phlebotomy,
-INRs,
-Warfarin Management,
-Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health 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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
- A minimum of 12 months recent, paid experience working in a Primary Care environment within the UK - Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form - Provide good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge and experience. - Knowledge and use of Systmone
Desirable
- experience of working in Primary Care
Qualifications Essential
-A recognised care qualification; NVQ,QCF, Health & Social Care Apprenticeship, BTEC, Care Certificate or Access to Healthcare. -Phlebotomy qualification
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.
Employer details Employer name Townships 2 PCN
Address Woodhouse Health Centre
5-7 Skelton Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S13 7LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://townships1and2pcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)