Health Care Assistant

Rooley Lane Medical Centre; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local GP practice in Bradford is seeking a Level 3 trained Health Care Assistant to enhance their care team. The role involves managing patient care, performing clinical duties such as taking blood samples, and maintaining records for a diverse patient population. Candidates should have experience in a medical health care setting and be competent in various HCA skills. Join a supportive team and contribute to improving patient health in the community.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

Uniform provided

Option to join NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Health Care Assistant in a medical health care environment.
• Ability to take blood samples and perform phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with chronic diseases through specific clinic sessions.
• Participate in national screening work such as NHS health checks.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Proficient in System One

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform ECGs

Competent in basic treatment room clinics

Education

GCSE grade A-C in English Language and Maths

NVQ Level 3 (or working towards this)

Job description

LEVEL 3Health Care Assistant - Rooley Lane Medical Centre, Bradford, BD4 7SS

We are looking to recruit afriendly, enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive experienced Level 3 trained Health Care Assistantto join our fabulous Practice team.You should havesuccessfully completed an appropriate training course and be competent in arange of HCA skills. Please note this is a Health Care Assistant position in a GP practice, it is not the same as a Health Care Assistant in a Nursing/Care home role i.e you must be able to take blood samples. Please see the job description and Person Spec before applying to make sure that you have the required skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

This isan excellent opportunity for a part-time individual who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of ourpractice population. The post holder needs to enjoy challenges and seeing the results their work has achieved. Ideallywe are looking for a Level 3 trained HCAalthough if you are not Level 3 at present, but trainingtowards Level 3 this would be acceptable.The vacancy is for 30hours per week Mon-Fri between the hours of 8.00am-6.00pm.

Essential skills andexperience criteria:

Atleast 1 years General Practice (or other MEDICAL HEALTH Care environment) experience asa Health Care Assistant

NVQLevel 3 in Health Care (or working towards level 3)

Proficientin System One and good computerskills

Abilityto work independently and under pressure.

Thepost covers a range of HCA duties at Level 3 as per the Job description and person spec. Therefore please check these beforeapplying to make sure that you have all the relevant skills/experienceneeded.

Ifyou are level 2 at present then please still apply if you have all the essentialcriteria from the person spec and currently training in the desired sections.

Please note a Social Health Care assistant/carer is NOT the same as a medical healthcare assistant. So please check thecriteria before applying if you are a social health care assistant.

About us

We area family friendly practice who are very team supportive and deliver high quality care to our diverse groupof approximately 9100 patients. Ourteam consists of 4 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 apprentice Nurse associate, 2 HCA (this includes the vacant post), a management teamand clerical team.

We are also a training practice for GPRegistrars and Trainee Nurses.

We are an extremely busy GP Practice in Bradford and are located 5 minutes from the M62/M606 motorways.

Reasons toapply.

Greatteam who are passionate about developing our own team.

Goodrates of pay plus option to join the NHS Pension scheme.

Uniformprovided.

Job responsibilities

Rooley Lane Medical Centre

Job Description Health Care Assistant

Job Title:HCA Level 3

Responsible to:Partners / Practice Manager

Responsible for:N/A

Job Purpose:

To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Most of the work involves recording/viewing data on the electronic patient record so a high proportion of the job involves using a computer and admin work associated with patient care which is recorded in the patient record. So being computer literate is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical (also see advanced duties if trained and competent in these areas)

1.To manage patients with chronic disease (e.g. Hypertension), running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems.

2.Participate in national screening work such as NHS health Checks.

3.Provide smoking cessation clinics and health advice to these patients.

4.Select, carry out, accurately record and advise on Blood tests, Blood pressure checks and urinalysis.

5.Provide any other health checks depending on competency.

6.Carry out ECGs as appropriate.

7.Act as chaperone when required.

8.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients including giving accurate and appropriate information within own competency.

9.Undertake New patient medicals and advise as appropriate.

10.Maintain a robust recall for Blood pressures, cytology and any others as and when directed.

Administration

11.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.

12.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.

13.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.

14.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.

General

15.To maintain own level of competency and complete all mandatory training as necessary. This includes the practical skills to administer and/or assist in basic life support.

16.Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Understanding this may have to be a different approach in specific clinical situations.

Communicating effectively with all team members.

17.Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines/drugs/stock etc within area of responsibility. This includes monitoring fridge temperatures and understanding when to raise concern with appropriate Manager if any issues arise.

18.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.

19.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients, staff both in and out of the Practice and have a high level of work ethos.

20.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice.

21.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.

22.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time within own level of competency.

Advanced duties if appropriate training has been completed

23.Assist and/or carry out basic reviews/checks for Diabetic patients.

24.Assist and/or carry out basic reviews/checks for COPD patients.

25.Basic wound care.

26.Assist and/or carry out Spirometry.

28.Administer Flu and pneumococcal vaccinations.

30.Carry out checks and procedures on equipment as appropriate.

31.Complete all new and updated training relevant to additional duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• * GCSE grade A-C in English Language and Maths
• * NVQ Level 3 (or working towards this or equivalent qualification)
• * At least 1 full year previous experience working in a General Practice or other Medical health care environment as a HCA
• * Able to perform ECGs
• * Able to perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and take blood pressures with an understanding of pulse rates and rhythm.
• * Competent in basic treatment room clinics including wound care, staple and suture removal
• * Able to carry out NHS health checks and any other health checks as appropriate.
• * Working with systm1 (Clinical system)
• * Team player
• * Proactive and self motivated
• * Ability to perform under pressure and make judgements where there is more than a straightforward choice of options.
• * HCA course specific to general practice
• * Long term conditions awareness/training
• * Vaccination and immunisations training e.g flu and Pneumococcal immunisations and B12 injections
• * Spirometry training
• * Chaperone trained
• * Knowledge of clinical audits

Experience

• * Experience of working within a nursing team (Medical Health Care setting not Nursing Care setting) and dealing with vulnerable patients.
• * Excellent computer skills * Ability to enter data accurately into electronic patient records
• * 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.