Health Care Assistant

This position is based between Conway Medical Centre, Harehills and Church Street Surgery, Hunslet.

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 meetthe needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

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

Measuring and recording followingphysiological 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 levelsand control

Prepare and maintain environmentsduring and after patient care interventions

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

Give accurate and appropriateinformation 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.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main sourceof internal and external information

Overview of your organisation

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.

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

Urinalysis and preparation ofspecimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording followingphysiological measurements in routine presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levelsand control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environmentsduring and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient health checks

Support the in-house services forcardiology and long-term conditions

Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians

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

Give accurate and appropriateinformation to patients and groups within own competence

Responsibility for Information Processes

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

Take the necessary precautions whentransmitting information

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.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main sourceof internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

• Person Specification Qualifications Essential Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Willingness to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience 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 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 Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g
  
  ECG machine, spirometry Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Other Essential Possess a pleasant and polite manner Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy Take pride in their job and respect others equally Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Be punctual Be…