Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice seeks a Health Care Assistant to support registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves performing health checks and assisting with clinical tasks, ensuring patient dignity and safety while promoting professionalism in care practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Qualified Phlebotomist required.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses to focus on complex clinical care.
• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Carry out baseline observations and record findings.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

The Health Care Assistant within the Nursing team at Fieldhead Surgery as well as being an integral part of the wider practice team.

Main duties of the job

The principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Helathcare Assistants are expected to aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct and adhere to the same code which seeks to;

• Practice Effectively
• Preserve Safety
• Promote Professionalism and trust

About us

About UsOurVision

Job summary

The Health Care Assistant within the Nursing team at Fieldhead Surgery as well as being an integral part of the wider practice team.

Main duties of the job

The principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Helathcare Assistants are expected to aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct and adhere to the same code which seeks to;

• Prioritise People
• Practice Effectively
• Preserve Safety
• Promote Professionalism and trust

About us

About UsOurVision

To be a practice that performs outstanding primary care in line with our patients needs and at the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a practice wed like to attract, reward and retain highly skilled staff and help them grow in their careers to the best of our ability.

OurPhilosophy

Fieldhead Surgery strives to maintain an environment which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We aim to treat all our patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.

By working in partnership with our patients we strive to provide an outstanding standard of holistic primary medical care that is highly effective, efficient and safe for all our patients. We take pride in our work and have a no blame but supportive policy to create a friendly working environment.

OurMission

We are committed as primary healthcare professionals to help our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental health and well-being.

Patient Centred Care

We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

High Quality

We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

Staff Development

We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environment for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Undertake new patient health checks

b. Support the Practice Nurses with health promotion programmes

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f. Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics by undertaking HCA Long Term Condition reviews

g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

h. Act as a chaperone as required

i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

k. Carry out ECGs as requested

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as required

n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in Health and Social Care
• Qualified Phlebotomist

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Fieldhead Surgery

Address

Leymoor Road

Golcar

Huddersfield

HD7 4QQ

Employer's website

https://www.fieldheadsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)