HCA

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in York is seeking a healthcare assistant to support the clinical team in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, conducting ECGs, and maintaining accurate medical records. Candidates should have experience working within a nursing team and hold relevant qualifications. This role entails a commitment to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the practice clinical team with patient care.
• Monitor blood pressure for patients.
• Conduct ECGs and annual reviews for chronic disease.
• Perform clinical activities delegated for specific patients.
• Assist with collecting data related to health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate records using provided templates.

Skills

Experience of working within a nursing team

Experience of working in primary care

Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Education

GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Qualified to NVQ level 3

Job description

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and GP Partners strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities this is not a full list and the role may vary according to the applicants abilities:

24 hour blood pressure monitoring as per protocol

ECGs

Annual Reviews Chronic Disease

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual such as simple wound dressings, optional training for compression dressings, optional training for spirometry, B12 IM injection administration, urine analysis and INR* monitoring

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being such as height, weight, BP

Keep clear and accurate records utilising templates provided in Systm1 to ensure relevant read codes, clinical information are correct

Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.

About us

Jorvik Gillygate Practice are a forward thinking, innovative and driven organisation who recognise that the quality of care we provide is only as good as the quality of the people that work at our practice.

We are dedicated, supportive and innovative training practice with a team of GP's, Practice Nurses and HCA's working alongside our reception and administrative team.

We are committed to providing each other with an open friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and who can expect to be provided with all the tools and support they need to enjoy working and succeeding at Jorvik Gillygate.

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities this is not a full list and the role may vary according to the applicants abilities:

24 hour blood pressure monitoring as per protocol

ECGs

Annual Reviews Chronic Disease

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual such as simple wound dressings, optional training for compression dressings, optional training for spirometry, B12 IM injection administration, urine analysis and INR* monitoring

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being such as height, weight, BP

Keep clear and accurate records utilising templates provided in Systm1 to ensure relevant read codes, clinical information are correct

Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
• Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

• GCSE grade a-c in English and Maths
• Driving licence desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3

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.