Health Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care.

The successful applicant will have some of the skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil the job description but further training, if required, will be available.

PICS is a GP owned organisation that provides a wide range of services in primary and community care with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of all our patients and their families. These services are provided in a range of settings including peoples own homes and GP surgeries. Our focus is on delivering all care as close to home as possible.

We pride ourselves on being caring, safe and excellent; we work to constantly improve the quality of care we provide, and we expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the practice nursing team to enable them to function effectively
• To contribute to the nursing teams aim of providing high quality, safe and effective nursing care to the practice population

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• GCSE grade A-C/Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Care Certificate or equivalent training & experience or willingness to undertake
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us:

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

Access to the NEST Pension Scheme

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual leave entitlement which references NHS Agenda for Change and recognises previous NHS service, starting 35 days pro rata (inc bank holidays)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

To perform venepuncture for patients including patients from sixteen years old, using vacutainer system and use the electronic request system (ICE) to record blood sample requests.

To measure and record on practice approved templates, physiological signs - alerting a registered practitioner in an appropriate time frame if physiological signs are outside normal parameters.

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight (BMI)

To maintain the Home BP devices inventory, tracking and service schedule data.

Undertake 24-hour blood pressure monitoring

To test urine specimens using appropriate equipment and prepare samples for hospital transportation and analysis if required.

Undertake ECGs as requested & report to the appropriate GP / ANP.

Removal of clips and sutures.

Assist GPs with minor surgery clinics / coil fittings.

Perform ear irrigation.

To undertake NHS Health Checks Part 1 (collection of data)

To perform Flu, Pneumonia and B12 injections (after the first dose has been given by a registered healthcare professional) within the surgery environment. Administration will be under a Patient Specific Direction / prescription.

To monitor stock and place order for pathology items.

To ensure that GP rooms are checked weekly and stock replenished and rotated as required, ensuring that internal cupboards are clean and stock is checked re expiry dates. Check sharps bins are appropriately labelled, secured and replaced as appropriate.

To undertake weekly checks of the emergency equipment

To perform other tasks as appropriately trained and agreed to meet the needs of the practice.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Communicate in an appropriate timeframe, any concerns about patients health status to a registered clinician.

Document care and accurately record data using Systm One.

Contribute to the work of the practice team in by utilising the data from Systm One and other information systems to improve care.

Delivering Quality Service:

Work with the nursing and practice team to assess…