Clinical Health Care Assistant

ELM Alliance LTD; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in primary care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their clinical team. This role involves providing essential phlebotomy services, monitoring patient health, and managing wound care, all while adhering to local protocols. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into the operations of a busy GP practice. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting health promotion initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing phlebotomy and ECG services.
• Knowledge of QOF and IIF in primary care.
• Ability to manage wounds and perform urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine clinical care under supervision.
• Collect and record patient data accurately.
• Promote healthy living and support smoking cessation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG Recording

Wound Management

Patient Monitoring

Urinalysis

Primary Care Knowledge

Health Promotion

Education

Experience in Primary Care

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Job summary

Be a member of the clinical team.

Provide phlebotomy services in accordance with current guidelines and local protocols.

Be able to record ECGs.

Monitor blood pressure.

Manage wounds and remove sutures or stitches.

Perform urinalysis.

Have an understanding of QOF and IIF, and how Primary Care General Practice operates.

Refer patients to other clinicians as necessary.

Provide routine clinical care to patients according to locally approved protocols, under supervision of the Treatment Room Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or GP.

Have primary care experience and experience working in a GP Practice.

Work within Redcar, East Cleveland, and Middlesbrough sites.

Main duties of the job

1. Understand the principles of healthy living and provide relevant health promotion literature to patients.
2. Collect patient data such as blood pressure, height, weight, and ECGs in accordance with practice protocols and your competence to operate the necessary equipment.
3. Record data on patient electronic records accurately and promptly.
4. Manage wound care, including packings and dressings.
5. Remove sutures and stitches.
6. Summarize patient notes and assist with administrative tasks for the nursing team.
7. Provide smoking cessation support to patients as per your training and protocols.
8. Run Blood Pressure and ECG clinics.
9. Prepare consultation and treatment rooms for effective patient interactions, ensuring they are stocked and clean.
10. Maintain the system for monitoring and ordering clinical supplies.
11. Ensure specimens are ready for collection by pathology services.
12. Assist in maintaining the safe storage of drugs and vaccines under supervision.
13. Conduct weekly and monthly checks on emergency equipment such as the trolley, defibrillator, and oxygen supplies.
14. Adhere to infection control guidelines.
15. Maintain patient privacy and dignity, respecting their rights and preferences, and adopting a non-judgmental approach.

About us

South Tees area comprises 46 general practices serving a population of 290,000, including some of the most deprived areas. The region has high levels of emergency and unplanned hospital admissions. The ELM Extended Hours Service aims to provide high-quality, integrated, and innovative primary care outside core hours, working closely with key partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant will:

• Be a member of the clinical team.
• Provide phlebotomy services following current guidelines and protocols.
• Record ECGs.
• Monitor blood pressure.
• Manage wounds and remove sutures or stitches.
• Perform urinalysis.
• Understand QOF and IIF, and the operation of Primary Care General Practice.
• Refer patients to other clinicians as needed.
• Provide routine clinical care under supervision.

Specific Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and provide health education.
• Assist in emergency management of patients.
• Collect and record patient data accurately.
• Manage wound care and sutures.
• Summarize notes and support administrative tasks.
• Support smoking cessation initiatives.
• Run clinics for blood pressure and ECGs.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and stock supplies.
• Ensure specimens are ready for collection.
• Assist in safe storage of medications and vaccines.
• Check emergency equipment regularly.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Respect patient confidentiality and dignity.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with supervision requirements as specified by professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in risk management and incident reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report hazards.

Other considerations

• This role is subject to DBS checks and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship or with criminal records should refer to the relevant legal requirements.