HCA Band 2-3

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care by performing essential tasks like phlebotomy and basic health checks. If you are passionate about patient care and have the required qualifications, apply now to contribute to excellent primary care services.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Phlebotomy and NVQ Level 3 required.
• Experience in primary care and healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of blood borne viruses and basic first aid.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and record medical tests like urinalysis and ECGs.
• Administer vaccines and care for simple wounds.
• Manage personal time and adhere to quality benchmarks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Independent Work

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Health Checks

Basic First Aid

Education

Phlebotomy Qualification

NVQ Level 3

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Workingunder the direction of registered healthcare professionals, this role willsupport the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Core responsibilitiesinclude phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple wound care, assisting with healthpromotion activities and supporting long-term condition reviews.

The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines ofaccountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. Therequirements of the post are linked to the Level 3 of the District and GeneralPractice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health ServiceEngland).

Main duties of the job

PrimaryDuties and Areas of Responsibility

Workingwithin clinical guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:

• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens forlaboratory analysis
• Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate
• Weight, height, waist circumference and Body MassIndex
• Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
• ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Near patient testing, e.g. blood glucose, lipids andINR
• Doppler ultrasound measurements (working with aRegistered Nurse)
• Measurement of airway function (Peak expiratory flowrate and spirometry)
• Obtainvenous blood samples for investigation
• Administerselected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legislation

Carry outcare of simple wounds and apply dressings Remove woundclosure materials including sutures, clips and staples Assist withthe management of clinical supplies Participatein quality improvement e.g audit, development of protocols and new services

About us

Local Primary Care works with member practices to provide excellent services to patients. Supporting practices to develop their workforce and leadership.

Our Focus Is On:

• Working with practices at scale to provides primary care services.
• Preserving personalised healthcare and improving continuity of care.
• Support practices to develop their practices, their workforce and their leadership.
• Working in partnership with other health and care organisations in promoting new collaborations.

In order to achieve the best care outcomes for patients, Local Primary Care believes we must all work towards our core values.

Our Core Values Are:

• Caring
• Ethical
• Transparency
• Trust

Job responsibilities

PrimaryDuties and Areas of Responsibility

Workingwithin clinical guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:-Urinalysis and preparation of specimens forlaboratory analysis-Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate-Weight, height, waist circumference and Body MassIndex-Measurement of legs for compression hosiery-ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring-Near patient testing, e.g. blood glucose, lipids andINR-Doppler ultrasound measurements (working with aRegistered Nurse)-Measurement of airway function (Peak expiratory flowrate and spirometry)-Obtainvenous blood samples for investigation-Administerselected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legislation-Carry outcare of simple wounds and apply dressings-Remove woundclosure materials including sutures, clips and staples-Assist withthe management of clinical supplies-Participatein quality improvement e.g audit, development of protocols and new services

Quality

Manage personal time andworkload effectively and efficiently

Meet deadlines and otherperformance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN

Use significant eventanalysis to alert staff to areas of potential risk

Education,Training and Development

To undertake all relevant training as set out by The PersonalisedCare Institute

Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development

Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to datewith latest guidelines

Undertake additional training and development to close potentialgaps in skills and knowledge

Governance andRisk

Ensurethe confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with inthe course of performing duties

Ensurethat all systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality ismaintained at all times

Communication

Thepost-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication withinthe team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other teammembers

Communicate effectively with patients andcarers

Recognise peoples needs for alternativemethods of communication and respond accordingly

Confidentiality

In the performance of the duties outlinedin this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidentialinformation relating to GP practices, patients and their careers, practicestaff, GP federation staff and other healthcare workers. They may alsohave access to information relating to the federation as a businessorganisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded asstrictly confidential

All membersof staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act1998. Information relating topatients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business ofthe organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordancewith LPC policies and procedures, IG regulations and Data Protection Actrelating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitivedata

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

Equality and Diversity

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

Actingin a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpretingthem in a way that is consistent with business procedures and policies,and current legislation

Respectingthe privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist inpromoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security asdefined in both the federations and practices Health & Safety Policies.This will include:

Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace according to businessguidelines

Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in away that manages those risks

Makingeffective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Maintainingwork areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Activelyreporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediatelywhen recognised

Keepingown work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance ofgeneral standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the jobholders role

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Itexpects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are requiredto undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies andprocedures

Smoke Free Policy

In line with the Department of Healthguidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includesnot permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and effective time management skills
• Good team working
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
• Knowledge of EMIS
• Skills in phlebotomy, ECGs, patient health checks, blood pressure
• Basic First Aid Knowledge
• Awareness of blood borne viruses

Experience

• Experience within a healthcare setting
• Experience within primary care

Qualifications

• 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.

Head of HR and People Management Services

Depending on experienceThis will band 2-3 equivalent, level depending on experience