Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A national health service organization in Corby is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide high-quality patient care, perform tasks including blood pressure checks and venepuncture, and work collaboratively with the general practice team. The role requires effective communication skills and relevant experience in a GP surgery. Opportunities for support and development are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GP surgery is required.
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients is essential.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Undertake blood pressure checks and venepuncture.
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being.
• Record information accurately using manual or computer systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 2/3

Tools

Systm One

Job description

The successful candidate will need to undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings New Patient Health checks, long-term conditions, providing chaperone services

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

About us

We are a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.

Job responsibilities

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient health checks

Person Specification

Experience

• Working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

• Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
• Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
• Ability to work within a team and on own Ability
• Competent in health care assistant duties
• Computer & IT skills and the use of Systm One
• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

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.