About this role
Job summary
We are looking to expand our HCA team with an additional 18 hours part time role. This would be to work fully day Tuesday, Full day Wednesday and the afternoon on Thursday (room availability so not negotiable)
The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. 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, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
The HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support Worker Level and as described in NHS E Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.
Main duties of the job
*Not an exhausted list
Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
Be an integral part of the general practice team
Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
Work within national and local protocols where these exist
Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
About us
Forum Family Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking and supportive teaching practice serving around 9,400 patients in Northumberland. We are proud of our high levels of patient and staff satisfaction, our strong QOF achievement and our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our team is enthusiastic, approachable and driven by a shared ambition to continually improve services for our patients. We foster a positive working environment where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop, making us a great place to build a rewarding career in primary care.
Job description Job responsibilities
he following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant/ phlebotomist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels and your experience:
a. Undertake new patient health checks, including blood/ height weight, alcohol and exercise screening.
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
f. Carry out BMI checks as directed
g. Act as a chaperone as required
h. When trained, undertake venepuncture
i. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
j. Provide support during minor operations as required
k. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
l. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
m. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policies.
n. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential criteria Venepuncture Ability to record accurate clinical notes Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Desirable criteria Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone procedure
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 Forum Family Practice
Address The Health Centre
Forum Way
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 6QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.forumfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)