About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant, to join our team at Compass House.
This is a permanent contract of 36 hours per week. The working pattern would be three to four days, 8am to 6pm, including a Friday, and Enhanced Access cover until 8pm on a Tuesday evening on a rota basis.
We are based in a fantastic purpose-built Centre in Brixham, have a growing list size of 15,000+ patients. We are rated Outstanding by CQC and have achieved Investors in People Gold award.
Main duties of the job
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
About us
Compass House is a dynamic, forward-thinking practice and we are seeking a nurse with a similar outlook to join us in developing our exciting plans for the future. We have an excellent support team, high patient satisfaction scores and low staff turnover, offering a rewarding environment
Job description Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant Job Description
REPORTS TO: Nurse
HOURS: 36 hours per week
Job summary:
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post-holder will work with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient specific directions where these are available.
Duties and responsibilities:
Management of chronic disease
Identifying significant abnormalities Therapeutic monitoring
Checking compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using an holistic patient-centred approach Recognising abnormalitiesWound Care and management
Assessing routine wounds including trauma Patient health checks
Identifying significant abnormalities Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified Risk assessment
Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems) Health screening
Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people) Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans. Treatment Room Duties
Venepuncture Simple dressings ECGMinor operations
Assisting the general practitioner and/or undertaking some simple procedures Ear care
Providing routine ear care if trained Carer Identification
Being proactive in the identification of Carers Mental health
Communicating with key workersContribution to the implementation of services
The post holder will
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate. Contribute to extended access rotas as required
Special requirements for the post:
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Basic keyboard and computer skills Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes. This job description is not definitive or exhaustive and may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances at a personal or organisation level.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Qualified in Phlebotomy Experience in Primary Care
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development. Clinical skills as part of Healthcare Assistant duties.
Experience Essential
A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care
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 Compass House Medical Centres
Address Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)