Health Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Aylesbury; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Jobs in England is recruiting to support the practice nursing team within a multi-disciplinary setting. You will deliver patient care, assist clinical staff, and promote health education according to scope of practice.

Core duties include venepuncture, vital signs, diabetes review biometrics, vaccination administration when trained, chaperone duties and supporting health promotion initiatives across the patient population.

Competenze

• Healthcare qualification or equivalent level.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Mansioni

• Undertake venepuncture.
• Carry out observations and biometrics (BP, Pulse, height, weight) and foot checks for diabetes reviews.
• Support practice nurses with health promotion programmes.
• When trained, administer vaccines (B12, pneumonia/RSV, Covid) and flu vaccinations during campaigns.
• Act as chaperone when required; remove stitches and staples as trained.
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transport.

Conoscenze

Venepuncture

Accurate notes

Effective communication

Formazione

Healthcare qualification or equivalent level

Phlebotomy certification

Strumenti

EMIS

Office/Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Summary

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. To deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Primary Responsibilities

Undertake venepuncture Carry out observations and biometrics such as BP, Pulse, height and weight and foot checks as part of diabetes reviews Carry out mental health check reviews Support the practice nurses with health promotion programmes When trained administer B12 injections and pneumonia/RSV and Covid vaccines Act as a chaperone as required When trained, administer flu vaccinations as part of the seasonal flu campaign Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary Responsibilities

Participate in practice audits as directed by the Lead Practice Nurse Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Removal of stitches and staples

Role Specification

EssentialQualificationsHealthcare qualification or equivalent levelPhlebotomy certification Experience6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 yearsExperience of working with the general publicExperience of working in a healthcare setting Clinical Knowledge & Skills EssentialVenepunctureAbility to record accurate clinical notes DesirableWound Care / Removal of sutures & staplesChaperone procedure General SkillsEssentialExcellent communication skills (written and oral)Strong IT skillsClear, polite telephone mannerEffective time management (Planning & Organising)Ability to work as a team member and autonomouslyGood interpersonal skillsAbility to follow clinical policy and procedureCompetent in the use of Office and Outlook DesirableCompetent in the use of patient record management systems: EMIS Personal Qualities EssentialPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivatedHigh levels of integrity and loyaltySensitive and empathetic in distressing situationsAbility to work under pressure / in stressful situationsEffectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patientCommitment to ongoing professional developmentEffectively utilises resources

Benefits

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Experience: Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

£32,612 - £57,101 per annum (NHS Band 5/6/7)