Health Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include performing health checks, assisting in patient procedures, and providing information to patients. The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care and has experience in a GP setting. This position offers opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks under supervision of Practice Nurse Lead.
• Perform health checks and record physiological measurements.
• Give accurate information to patients within competence.

Skills

Basic health care assistant duties

Communication skills

Ability to handle simple medical equipment

Ability to work within a team

Ability to deal with distressed patients

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care

GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics

Tools

ECG machine

Spirometry

Job description

This position will be based at Conway Medical Centre and Church Street Surgery .

The post holder works under direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead. They will 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

Responsibilities ofthe role

Undertake, recordand follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriatetraining

Urinalysis andpreparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratoryMeasuring and recording following physiological measurements in routinepresentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height andweight body mass index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare andmaintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient NHS Health checks

Support thein house services for cardiology and long-term conditions

Provide chaperoneservices for patients and clinicians

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

Give accurate andappropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

About us

About us:

We are a friendlyenthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide supportand development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment andstrong work ethic.

Job responsibilities

Undertake, recordand follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriatetraining

Urinalysis andpreparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring andrecording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

Blood pressure

Temperature

Height and weightbody mass index

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering and maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare andmaintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Support thein-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions

Provide chaperoneservices for patients and clinicians

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

Give accurate andappropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Responsibility forInformation Processes

Recordinformation and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurateand timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintainconfidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and thepractice

Take thenecessary precautions when transmitting information

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

Follow Practicepolicy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internalmethod of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internetas the main source of internal and external information, including theretrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Person Specification
• Qualifications
• Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
• Willingness to undertake further training
• NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
• GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
• Experience
• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Skills/Knowledge
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
• 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 to work to scheduled timelines
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry
• Competent in basic health care assistant duties
• Able and willing to teach others
• Other
• Possess a pleasant and polite manner
• Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
• Take pride in their job and respect others equally
• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Be punctual
• Be methodical and accurate
• Able to work flexible hours
• NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
• GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Qualifications

• Person Specification
• Qualifications
• Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
• Willingness to undertake further training
• NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
• GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
• Experience
• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Skills/Knowledge
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
• 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 to work to scheduled timelines
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry
• Competent in basic health care assistant duties
• Able and willing to teach others
• Other
• Possess a pleasant and polite manner
• Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
• Take pride in their job and respect others equally
• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Be punctual
• Be methodical and accurate
• Able to work flexible hours
• NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
• GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients

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.