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Health Care Assistant
NHSWellington, Wellington, New Zealand5 hours ago
Job descriptionAccess to the NHS Pension Scheme with 20% employer contribution Life assurance scheme via the NHS Pension scheme Dedication to staff development and educational opportunities Blue light card and NHS Discounts Frequent social outings Venepuncture ECGs Assisting with chronic disease reviews Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations : Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight - body mass index Assist GPs with minor surgery clinics Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self-manage their conditions Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic lifesupport if necessary Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication Takeresponsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision Takeresponsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with management on any new training requirements Participation in an individual annual review Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting of any potential risks identified, including : Hand washing Universal hygiene procedures Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Understands and applies the principles of the cold chain Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audits Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Be able to manage your own time effectively Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers and colleagues Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting these in a way that is consistent with the practices policies and procedures and current legislation Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, non- judgmental and respects the individuals circumstances, priorities, feeling and rights Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers into our clinical record system in an accurate and timely fashion Ensure that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the patient are observed at all times Venepuncture Experience of working in a care environment Basic computer experience Willingness to undertake an NVQ or an equivalent qualification Basic literacy and numeracy skills Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Able to communicate routine information that requires tact and persuasive skills, or where there may be barriers to understanding Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others Flexible, reliable and responsive to change More information is available in the Person Specification document attached to this post
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, professional and friendly GP Practice Team?
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant with experience to join our friendly Nursing Team. As a Healthcare Assistant working within our team, you will be assisting GPs and colleagues in the delivery of care to our practice population.
We are looking to fill multiple positions and will consider both full and part time hours, working pattern negotiable.
Main duties of the job
Duties can include but are not limited to :
- Venepuncture
- ECGs
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology lab
- Assisting with chronic disease reviews
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery clinic
- Recording information and activities undertaken with patients and carers into our clinical record system in an accurate and timely fashion
- Ensuring that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the patient are observed at all times
About us
Wellington Medical Centre is a well established, large training practice, providing high quality care to our 22,600 patients.
We will ensure that you feel welcome, well supported and a valued member of our team.
Benefits of working for Wellington Medical Centre
Job responsibilities
Clinical skills
Communication
Health, safety and security
Service improvement
Quality
Equality and diversity
Information processes
Person Specification
Experience
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Personal Qualities
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.
Starting salary : Depending on experience. Starting from £12.21.
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