Health Care Assistant

JOB TITLE:

Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist

HOURS:

Full time /Part Time (Negotiable)

LOCATION:

Fitzalan Medical Centre, Wick Surgery and Primary Care Network (inc Angmering &Coppice Surgeries)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Nurse Manager and ACF Partners

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist trained clinical staff to care for patients at the surgery.

To undertake delegated tasks independently as directed by a qualified

Nurse or Doctor once deemed competent by the surgery

To report to the nursing/clinical staff any changes or concerns ab outpatients immediately

To work as a team member demonstrating a consistent high level ofinterpersonal and communication skills.

To maintain high standards of professionalism.

To maintain skill/competence and undertake appropriate training in orderto achieve this i.e: the HCA Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (training canbe given).

To work safely, legally and ethically with respect to the cultural,emotional and diverse needs of others

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Phlebotomy/butterfly blood sampling

Simple Dressings

ECGs

Blood pressure monitoring Urinetesting/Sample collection/ Preparation of specimens ready for collection

Peak Flow recording

Height/Weight/BMI recording

Assist in medical emergencies e.g. CPR

Computer information input

Assisting nurses / doctors with complexprocedures

Provide advice and support to patients andcarers where appropriate and within own levels of competence

Ensure clinical waste is placed forcollection

Maintain supplies in Consulting and Treatmentrooms

Attend and participate in Nursing and Clinical team meetings

Attend appropriate training and updates

Complete HCA Core Competency training

Adopt a flexible attitude to take account of changeswithin the service

EXTENDED ROLES

Diabetic foot checks

Long Term Conditions initial assessment

NHS Health Checks

& 24 hour B/p monitoring

Fitzalan Medical Group is in Partnership with Angmering Medical Group known as ACF PCN.

Fitzalan Surgery is located in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

We are a busy surgery with a highly effective friendly Nurse team who pride themselves on offering the best possible care to our local population. We are supportive of training and our staff extending their knowledge and roles.

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist trained clinical staff to care for patients at the surgery.

To undertake delegated tasks independently as directed by a qualified

Nurse or Doctor once deemed competent by the surgery

To report to the nursing/clinical staff any changes or concerns ab outpatients immediately

To work as a team member demonstrating a consistent high level ofinterpersonal and communication skills.

To maintain high standards of professionalism.

To maintain skill/competence and undertake appropriate training in orderto achieve this i.e: the HCA Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (training canbe given).

To work safely, legally and ethically with respect to the cultural,emotional and diverse needs of others

• HCA experience.
• HCA Core Competency Certificate or NVQ level 2 or willing to attain.
• Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role.
• Experience of Computer held patient records.
• Interest in further training/extending role.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3

• Smart, polite and confident
• Performing under pressure
• Self-motivated and confident
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Prioritisation
• Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role
• Experience of Computer held patient records
• Interest in further training/extending role.

• HCA experience.
• HCA Core Competency Certificate or NVQ level 2 or willing to attain.
• Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role.
• Experience of Computer held patient records.
• Interest in further training/extending role.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3

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.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager