About this role
Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our growing organisation.
The post holder will work alongside all members of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patients care for our patients in the Chesterfield area.
This is a part-time permanent role - 24 hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To prioritise and organise your own case load across all three of our chesterfield sites, to complete annual long term health reviews, phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, smoking status, provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.
To deliver care in a variety of settings including patients own home, nursing and residential care settings.
Work under Patient Specific Directions (PSD) with recognised immunisation training when requested, in accordance to policies and procedures.
To prepare, maintain, restock and stock rotate clinical environments on a weekly basis, ensuring documentation is completed.
Ensure accurate and legible notes are kept for all consultations, and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
To maintain display areas for health promotion and order materials when required.
The post holder will require an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and the ability to use their own judgement, acceptance of own capabilities and awareness of own limitations.
The post holder may require working alone and determining their own workload priorities.
Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are required.
About us
Trust Proud to CARE Values and Behaviours
Linked to the NHS constitution, Proud to CARE describes the behaviours the Trust expects from every employee. The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to the values and behaviours described below through their day to day practices with colleagues, patients and carers.
We offer staff a range of attractive benefits:
Health and Wellbeing Support:A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financialsupport and other support provided byJoined Up Care Derbyshire.Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer. Wellbeing Hub:An onsite facility accessible to all CRH, DSFS and RPC - including a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling. Learning and development:Arange of courses to help you grow in your career Discounts:IncludingHealth Service DiscountsandBlue Light Card. NHS Fleet Solutions:A cost-effectivecar leasing scheme including easy access to electric vehicles
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for more details of the role. This role is for an experience HCA and will be required to be part of the ongoing staff development programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths and English. NVQ level 3 in Primary Care.
Desirable
Health Related Training and First Aid.
Experience Essential
Experience of dealing with the general public. Understands the need for confidentiality. Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives and carers. Experience in a NHS/healthcare setting
Desirable
Experience working within a Primary care environment. Experience of using clinical computer systems.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
To be able to demonstrate a caring approach to patients and relatives and to ensure dignity and respect is maintained at all times. To be able to communicate effectively with excellent communication skills. To be able to work under your own initiative within the boundaries of this role. To be able to prioritise your own workload effectively. To demonstrate awareness of working as part of a team and be able to play an active role within this.
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne. A basic understanding of General Practice. Basic nursing skills.
Personal Attributes Essential
Professional appearance and approach to work. Valued Team Member. Caring Manner. Able to recognise own limitations, identify learning needs and act on them appropriately. Adaptable approach to meet service needs. Hold clean driving license.
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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Inkersell Family Health Centre
Inkersall
Atlee Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S43 3ST
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)