We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant (HCA) tojoin our Team.
Aspart of a multi-disciplinary team, we aim to treat and manage the needs of ourpatient demographic to improve the health of the local community. Working inour very strong, family orientated Practice with a diverse practice population ofapprox. 14,000 patients you will always be busy and supported
Main duties of the job
The HCA will be able to assess the clinical needsof patients. They will be expected to provide care/treatment in conjunction withthe GP, as appropriate and according to Practice policy, protocol, SOP etc. TheHCA will advise patients in general health care and minor ailments withreferral to General Practitioners when necessary.
About us
We are set in Locks Heath, near a busy shopping area, with car Parking on site. The Practice looks after around 14,000 patients, with 5 Partner GPs and 5 salaried GPs. You will be working within a team of 3 Nurses, HCAs and a phlebotomist.
We are looking for a HCA who can work over 3 or 4 days a week. ideally up to 34 hours
Job responsibilities
Identify, and participate as appropriate, in treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing a long-term condition and with a diagnosed chronic disease.
- Dressing and wound management, including compression bandaging/hosiery and leg Ulcer care.
- Suture and clip removal.
- Aid/chaperone to GP during clinical procedures, e.g. minor operations etc.
- Specimen collection e.g. msu, pregnancy tests, occult blood, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. The HCA will be responsible for labelling samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory.
- General observations e.g. BP, pulse and temperature.
- ECG
- Use and care of nebulisers.
- The HCA will be responsible for upkeep and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Ensure the maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care.
Vaccinations/Injections
- Flu vaccination clinics/any other vaccination clinics as deemed appropriate.
- Any other routine injection e.g., B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal etc
Person Specification
Experience
- Team player
- Flexible approach
- Team player
- Experience within Primary care is a must
Qualifications
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in Dressings and wound care
- Qualified in Compression
- Qualified in Vaccination programmes
- Qualified in diabetes part 1 examinations
- Qualifies in Spirometry
- Completed HCA training and 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.
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