Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience
• Level 3 NVQ in health related subject

Knowledge

Essential

• Required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker.
• Require factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within their field of work.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with adults with vulnerabilities e.g. learning disabilities, substance misuse, mental health
• Experience of direct patient care and working with people with complex needs

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Lancashire

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of thehealthcareassistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
• Support thepracticenursewith health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake woundcare, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support thepracticenursewith the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• When trained, undertake venepuncture
• When trained, administer flu vaccinations
• When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of thepracticenurse
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with thepracticeIPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the leadnursein support of patientcare

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to theprimaryresponsibilities, thehealthcareassistant may be requested to:

• Participate inpracticeaudit as directed by the aduit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patientcare
• Support and participate in shared learning within thepractice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths -Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care -Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations -Fluent in spoken and written English -Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written -Ability to store and retrieve files from numerical, alphabetical and computerised filing systems -Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system -Ability to work on own initiative -Ability to organise delegated work The candidate must have: -Health Care Support Experience -Phlebotomy -To have worked within a practice setting -Experience of working as a health care assistant or equivalent -Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population -Awareness of health and safety issues in the work place -Understanding of the need to keep and maintain accurate records -Understanding of equal opportunities -Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the consequences of breaking confidentiality -Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team -Polite and helpful manner -Enthusiasm to learn -Openness to explore alternative working practices -Flexible with working hours -Must have Hepatitis B/Covid Vaccine or be willing to undergo a vaccination programme

Desirable

• Candidates with both clerical and health care support experience will be at an advantage. Those candidates with only one set of experience must demonstrate a willingness to learn the other set of skills. -Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone -Fluent in one or more languages in the local community and willingness to use this skill in working with the public -Reception experience -Flexible with working hours

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pcmsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Bradley Complex Care in Grimsby as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

We are seeking Healthcare Assistants with a minimum of 6 months UK experience, specifically in the field of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

What you will be doing:

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 11.42 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including days, nights and weekends on rota basis, 40 hours per week.

Where you will be working:

Location: Bradley Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0AA

You will work at a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability, Mental Health issue or Personality Disorder.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support people who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour.

Bradley Complex Care is located in Bradley, Grimsby, and North East Lincolnshire. The location provides a more relaxed local environment than a busy inner-city setting, which supports service users engaging in their therapeutic programme, thus increasing the pace of recovery and speeding up discharge

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free onsite parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We require Healthcare Assistants with a minimum of 6 months UK experience specifically in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Reports to: Senior Practice Nurse

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Works closely with: Practice Nurses, Doctors, Acute Care Team, Receptionists,

Administration Staff

Job Outline

• To provide support to the practice nursing team
• To prepare own consulting room for effective consultation
• To provide care to patients according to and by following practice approved protocols
• To adhere to health and safety and infection control requirements

Main Duties (according to training provided)

• To work alongside clinicians in the provision of patient care
• Undertake and record the following tasks:

Measurement of height, weight and bmi

24 hour blood pressure & 24 hour ECG application

Capillary blood testing

Urinalysis

Measurement of blood pressure

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Diabetic screening

Diabetic foot check

Assist in Dressing Clinics

Health Checks

Health promotion advice as appropriate

Restock consulting room

Further skills with experience

• Recognise changes in patients recordings and report appropriately
• Enable patients to access the appropriate professionals in the practice team
• Appreciate the principles of healthy living and provide dietary advice
• Provide relevant health promotion literature
• Follow infection control standards
• Instruct patients in appropriate techniques/tasks after appropriate training.
• To perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice
• To engage in audit, and invite patients for necessary investigations/checks.
• Invite patients for screening/other follow up appointments
• Other tasks the Senior Practice Nurse requests with appropriate training/instruction

Responsibility

The job holder must work as part of a team, have the ability to organise and prioritize own workload on a day to day basis and observe strict rules about patient confidentiality at all times. The job holder must know when to seek direction from the Practice Nurse, Doctor, or Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths,
• Qualification in Health and Social Care or a KaSPAC or STEPS certificate

Desirable

• Experience in Ophthalmology,
• Previous experience in Primary Care,
• A Care Certificate

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

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide treatment room services and health education advice.

i. Phlebotomy: In practice

In community

ii. Community outreach work: basic observations as required by contracts (GMS, QOF, Enhanced Services, any other the practice undertakes)

iii. Provide routine nursing treatments, within competence, to all patients to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

iv. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

v. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.

vi. To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates

vii. Assist GPs with minor surgery, coil insertions and provide chaperoning and assistance as requested during patient examinations.

viii. To administer vaccinations and injections using PSDs

ix. Carry out extended roles incl. compression dressings and ear irrigation following appropriate training.

2. Treatment room supplies and equipment.

i. Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.

ii. Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate.

iii. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager.

3. Pathology specimens and investigatory procedures.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency.

4. Administrative and professional responsibilities.

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.

i. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records.

ii. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and records associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.

iii. Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate.

5. Education and training of students and practice staff.

Participate in the education and training of trainee GPs, students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff as appropriate.

6. Liaison.

Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.

7. Professional development.

i. Maintain a safe and effective level of practice and bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Senior Nurse Practitioner.

ii. Attend annual appraisal and regular clinical supervision.

8. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST:

1. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
2. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations.
3. An understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations.
4. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Good keyboard and computer skills.
7. Driving licence and use of own vehicle with appropriate insurance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1.An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• 2.Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations.
• 3.An understanding and acceptance of one's capabilities and awareness of own limitations.
• 4.Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• 5.Excellent communication skills.
• 6.Good keyboard and computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Eskdaill Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN16 8DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eskdaillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:Healthcare Assistant

Location:The Loxford Practice

Salary:£26,500.00

Hours:37.5 hours per week

GP practice experience is required for this role

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• Assisting with patient duties as required and support other team members such as clinical and Nurse Lead with patient care.
• Supporting the Practice with duties related to CQC outcomes and ensuring compliance is maintained.
• You will be working with patients with long term conditions such as Diabetes etc. So must have experience in Phlebotomy.
• Provide clinical procedures such as new patient health checks, BMI, blood pressure, pulse and simple wound care.
• Completing administrative tasks such as new patient registrations, providing appropriate leaflets, stock control and ordering.

What we look for in new colleagues:

• Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy.
• Able to work within processes, procedures and maintain confidently and data security.
• Must be able to adapt with changing priorities and be personable, polite and patient with our patients.
• Must have basic PC skills such as Word, Excel and email.
• Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries they are working to.

How well support you:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system and annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy. Basic PC skills, ability to work within set processes, and adaptability to changing priorities. Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

The Loxford Practice

IG1 2SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Essentials met

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of excellent team working
• Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this
• Evidence of working in a community team

Desirable

• Evidence of managing own workload
• Evidence of working alongside health and social care services

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced communication skills training

Qualifications- Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Evidence of self directed learning
• Previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Cornwallis House

Cornwallis Road

Oxford

OX4 3NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan

To work as directed by a registered nurse.

Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups.

Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups.

Responding to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and disability, especially regarding patient privacy and dignity.

Understanding the need for promoting health & well-being and the delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered nurse.

Understand the complex needs of those patients with a substance misuse history,

and assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and provide psychosocial support.

Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice.

Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.

Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff.

Understanding the need for and always maintaining patient confidentiality and security.

Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Always behaving in a professionally acceptable manner.

Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities for all people.

Demonstrates a knowledge of the term professional boundaries and how to apply this to working with patients, offenders, and others.

Demonstrating good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting (hospital, secure, or GP practice)
• Experience and knowledge of providing care i.e., providing patient care, carrying out tests/observations.
• Experience of facilitating /planning /supporting groups in a healthcare setting i.e., health improvement/smoking cessation/ activities.

Skills /Abilities /Knowledge

Essential

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assess risk and care plan effectively, whilst understanding the needs and rights of people.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Responsibility for People Management

To be involved in the continued development of the Health Care Assistant role and other Health Care Assistants

To provide guidance and support to junior staff or students

To receive line management support and supervision

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however, they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues

The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly

5.3 Responsibility for administration

To ensure competencies in record keeping

Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the supervising trained nurse and / or relevant therapist and document accordingly.

Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with organisational guidelines.

Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes

To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet

5.4 Responsibility for people who use our services

Support peoples care through provision of key skills including emotional and spiritual care, positioning, communication, tissue viability, oral and personal hygiene, and nutritional awareness.

Assist people to achieve their optimal level in their physical health care whilst always maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.

To support patients to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.

To work with patients and carers to work towards patients recovery.

To monitor the physical health of service users and report any changes to registered staff so that the care plan can be kept fully up to date.

The post holder will act as a suitable role model.

The post holder is required to comply with all infection prevention and control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations/Chief Executive Office.

Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.

To participate in, support and maintain positive interventions and planned activity programmes to improve the persons quality of life. To record contacts, interventions and observations on the electronic record systems.

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process

Escort patients to other inpatients / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community settings.

Record and manage patients property.

5.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role.

This will include adherence to Uniform & Dress Code Policy.

To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences, or faulty equipment.

To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes

Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures.

To behave in a manner which does not bring Livewell Southwest into disrepute

To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role, as agreed by line manager.

5.6 Other Responsibilities

The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies within a band 3 health care assistant.

Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell Southwest policies

To participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers as directed by the nurse

To actively engage in clinical supervision both as a supervisor and supervisee if appropriate. In line with local guidelines review, reflect and develop own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, reflecting and recording learning outcomes in a professional portfolio. This would include support groups and induction opportunities.

To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.

Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice.

De-escalation skills.

To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

The post holder will be competent in computer skills.

The post holder may be exposed to some working conditions including exposure to vomit, sputum and body fluids.

Community: Carry out measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, phlebotomy, wound/ pressure area care, and certain injections/ diabetes management and catheterisation when deemed competent on a known patient.

To assist with ordering clinical supplies and equipment to ensure stock is maintained.

The post holder will be expected to travel around Plymouth in the course of their duties as appropriate whether working inpatient or community-based services.

To undertake and be competent in breakaway training.

Shift work including night shifts. If appropriate.

The post holder will always have to carry a personal alarm with them when working within the constraints of the community-based area (clients homes).

Emotional and mental resilience.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified and experienced in Phlebotomy.
• Qualified to undertake manual observations and document and escalate when appropriate.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working clinically within physical health settings. Including taking manual observations, charting on NEWS 2. Undertaking ECG's.
• Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme

Desirable

• Vocational
• Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to that level
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or working toward.
• Experience working within health care with adults.
• Experience working clinically within the community in patients homes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of safeguarding
• principles
• Basic IT skills
• A basic understanding of
• physical health presentation
• Good communication and listening skills
• Continual assessment of patient
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• An awareness to maintain professional boundaries.
• Awareness of own limits.
• Good written communication
• Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills.
• Awareness of blood-borne viruses.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Friendly and caring manner.
• Approachable.
• An appreciation of working with adults.
• Flexible approach.
• To work over 7 day service, 365 days a year as rostered.

Experience

Essential

• Previous healthcare experience at various levels or equivalent
• Experience of clinical role in a Physical Health setting
• Awareness of vulnerable adult /
• protection issues and guidance
• Recent clinical experience of working in community in patient homes.
• Team working
• Clinical governance
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision
• To undertake baseline manual clinical observations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team, working within an NHS setting.
• Previous experience of working in primary care.
• Previous experience of working in GP practice.

Specific skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and plan work.
• To complete clinical records
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties.
• Ability to work in a team effectively
• Should have ability to demonstrate basic IT skills
• Awareness of personal safety
• Breakaway and Lone Working training if based in a community
• environment.
• Care plans and risk assessments
• Confidentiality.
• De-escalation skills
• Motivated
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Reliable
• Confidence in dealing with patients
• Ability to work in stressful conditions
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Top Floor, Beauchamp Centre

Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and maintain a high standard of care.

Support patients with activities of daily living, i.e personal care, feeding, toileting.

Responsible for ensuring that patients valuables are documented and locked in a safe area.

Responsible for the updating of basic patient information i.e fluid balance and nutrition.

Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of a qualified nurse or the supervision of a more senior grade nursing assistant. This could include supporting the patients in all aspects of personal care and using communication skills with patients, carers and other colleagues.

Be conversant with and carry out the Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and service.

Be familiar with the ward or community-based routines and programmes and carry them out effectively.

To always ensure the confidentially of patients and clinical documents at all times.

Use all available resources safely and economically, seeking guidance where necessary.

Participate in training sessions designed to develop knowledge and skills, and attend in-service training as agreed by your manager.

To respect the dignity, privacy and independence of patients at all times.

To report to registered nurse any changes to a patients condition.

Be involved in multi-disciplinary discussions regarding patient centred care.

Be aware of patients on mental health restrictions/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard.

Promote the work of the ward or community area settings for Livewell Southwest at all times.

To be aware of the processes around emergency calls and at all times be under the guidance of registered staff. This will include personal alarms, fire and cardiac arrest.

Be conversant with and to carry out Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and services.

To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.

Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice.

To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.

Report any complaints, untoward events, or incidents to qualified nursing staff, and where appropriate under their supervision, complete the appropriate records.

This post will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies.

The post holder will be competent in computer skills.

Shift work including night shifts.

Assist by providing appropriate conditions for patient comfort

There would be an occasional exposure to emotional circumstances due to the nature of the patients conditions.

There may be an occasional requirement for concentration throughout the shift patten.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to that at that level.
• Demonstrate the Livewell Southwest Values- Kind Respectful Inclusive Responsible Ambitious

Desirable

• Ability to undertake mandatory, essential training.
• Ability to engage patients in activities.
• Record keeping skills.
• Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of role.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Livewell Southwest Policies.
• Mental Health Act knowledge/awareness.
• Care Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Friendly and caring manner
• Approachable
• An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients
• Flexible approach

Experience

Essential

• No experience is required however an ability to demonstrate compassion is key

Desirable

• Physical health care settings knowledge/awareness

Specific skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations.
• Should have ability to demonstrate basic IT skills.
• Motivated.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions.

Desirable

• Be willing to work towards basic IT skills.
• Ability to work 1:1or as small team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision with in the unit.

2. To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.

3. To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.

4. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.

5. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.

6. To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.

7. To obtain knowledge of Livewell policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them this will include adherence to Uniform & Dress Code Policy.

8. To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.

9. To support community activities in small groups outside of the unit.

10. To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.

11. Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff and support the therapeutic programme.

12. To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.

13. Participate in the safe delivery of physical intervention and respond to any untoward incident and undertake associated training. To be proficient in the use of seclusion and have a sound knowledge of policy relating to this.

14. To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.

15. To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.

16. Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community with other members of the team.

17. Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to service users. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.

18. Make appropriate records in the electronic record system, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.

19. To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.

20. Record and manage patients property and money

21. Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Ward Manager/unit coordinator.

22. To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation.

23. To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.

24. To receive line management support and supervision.

25. To contribute to any audit process.

26. To behave in a manner which does not bring the Organization into disrepute

This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.

This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.

The post holder is required to conform to Livewell policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of personal safety
• Confidentiality
• De-escalation skills
• Knowledge of Secure Environment
• Knowledge of recovery principles
• Knowledge of Record Keeping
• MHA knowledge / awareness
• Continual assessment of patient

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
• Knowledge of solution focused approach

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or relevant health care experience/setting
• Ability to engage patients in activities off the Unit with other staff
• Record keeping skills
• Aware of social inclusion role
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Ability to work with minimum of supervision
• Time Management
• To undertake baseline physical observations
• Computer skills

Skills / Experience

Essential

• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme
• Ability to participate in activities with patients
• To work rotational shift pattern over 24 hours
• Requirement to train and participate in Physical Intervention training
• Reliable, Motivated & Empathetic
• Confidence in dealing with patients
• Ability to work in stressful conditions
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Positive outlook
• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Mental Health experience within an NHS setting
• Working within a Multi Disciplinary Team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Lee Mill Hospital

Beech Road

Ivybridge

Devon

PL21 9HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
• Administer B12 injections according to PSD
• To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
• 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, coils and implants
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Help 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
• Assist with recall systems
• Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
• Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education

** Please see Job Description attached for more information about this vacancy**

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• IT Literate
• Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple sites)
• Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous Experience using EMIS web

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• HCA Training

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience of working as a HCA or equivalent
• Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working in Primary Care/similar NHS setting

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Bruton Surgery

Patwell Lane

BRUTON

Somerset

BA10 0EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To be a member of the practice based nursing team. You will provide high quality care to the practice population. You will be supervised by members of the nursing and medical team, at all times working to your job description and within your capabilities.

To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients, to include treatment, preventative care, chaperoning, screening and patient education.

The post will also include some administrative duties/tasks.

Responsibilities & Main Activities

Clinical

B.P. monitoring

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Chaperoning

Assist clinicians with minor ops including vasectomies, as required

Perform ECGs, Heights and Weights

Provide lifestyle advice to the patients making any necessary referrals within the practice

Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed

Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection

Assist in clinic sessions as directed by members of the nursing and medical staff ensuring that all equipment is clean following clinic sessions. Ensure awareness for the appropriate use of sterile equipment.

Ensure that the drug refrigerator is at correct temperature on a daily basis and drugs are within their expiry dates and used in correct sequence. Order drugs and other supplies as directed ensuring that adequate levels of stock are available in the surgery. Maintain the cold chain when drugs are delivered to the surgery.

Restocking and maintenance of equipment

Test over the counter urine samples as required

Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Ensure that the clinical rooms are at all times kept in a clean and orderly manner and that relevant equipment is ready for use by nursing and medical staff during clinic sessions.

To perform diabetic foot assessments once appropriate training received.

To perform health checks as required.

Administration and Professional Responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes

Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations;

Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record by the most appropriate clinician

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Practice Administrator

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign

Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials

Process pathology and general health care tasks

Maintain waiting lists, QOF lists and recall lists

Assist with stock take

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Qualified and experienced in all healthcare duties pertinent to general practice

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

Ancora Medical Practice

Address

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ancoramedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require our Healthcare Assistant to provide core duties such as blood pressure monitoring, taking blood, ECG& holters, health checks, assisting with minor operations & coils, B12 & flu vaccinations, simple dressings, removal of sutures, INR/Warfarin , stocking Doctors rooms and checking fridge temperatures. Previous experience of EMIS would be an advantage. If you are new to the role, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Willingness to undertake relevant healthcare training and development.
• Care Certificate, or willingness to complete the Care Certificate within an agreed time frame.

Desirable

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Previous healthcare or care-related training.
• Relevant clinical skills training.

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

Heathcote Medical Centre

Address

Heathcote Medical Centre

Heathcote

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.heathcotemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

HOURS PER WEEK 37 hours per week, flexibility is requested to help cover sickness and annual leave

WORK PATTERN- Monday 9 . 5 Tuesday 9 . 5 Wednesday 8.30 5 Thursday 9.30 4.30 & Friday 9.30 . 5.30

RATE OF PAY dependant on experience

REPORTS TO Nurse Manager/Practice Manager

To assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.

A uniform must be worn at all times, which will be supplied by the Practice.

To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team

Duties and Responsibilities

• New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the Practice
• NHS Health Checks
• BP monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Phlebotomy
• Assisting with Flu and Pneumococcal vaccination programme
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice
• Weight monitoring
• Performing spirometry
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Nurse Manager
• Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection
• Restocking/maintenance of equipment
• Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• Administration and professional responsibilities
• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
• Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
• Assist in formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
• To create and send recall letters for clinics
• To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
• Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials

Management of medical records

Ensure that phlebotomy requests are accurate in advance of each consulting session

Ensure all patient details are recorded in the correct format and in the correct patient record

Management of appointment system

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations

Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded

Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Senior Receptionist

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

• Driving will be required in this post to enable the HCA to carry out home visits as requested by the practice at either site.
• The employee must hold a full, clean driving licence

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
• Flexibility of working hours
• Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and

will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Contribution 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy Certificate
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above including Maths English and a Science subject
• The Care Certificate or to complete within 6 months of joining

Desirable

• Preferably educated to NVQ level 3
• Foundation Degree Spirometry Certificate
• Influenza Pneumonia and B12 Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a clinical environment ideally within primary care
• Basic health care assessment experience e.g. Blood tests Blood Pressure and ECG
• Good standard of general education
• Healthcare qualification
• Experience of working as a HCA in general practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• IT skills
• Time management and the ability to work towards deadlines
• Interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Familiar with primary care setting
• Familiar with SystmOne
• Full clean driving licence
• 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sloan Medical Centre

Address

Sloan Medical Centre

2 Little London Road

Sheffield

S8 0YH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sloanmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)