Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Huddersfield is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses, perform health checks, and assist in chronic disease management. The ideal candidate should have a qualification in Health and Social Care and be a qualified Phlebotomist. This role includes various clinical tasks, promoting health and safety, and ensuring high-quality care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Support the Practice Nurses with health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry and blood pressure.
• Facilitate routine BP monitoring and advise patients.
• Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required.

Skills

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Qualified Phlebotomist

Job description

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. Healthcare 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

Fieldhead Surgery aims to maintain an environment which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We strive to treat all patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect. By working in partnership with our patients we aim to provide high-quality primary medical care that is effective, efficient and safe.

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 oximetry, 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 organisation's 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/