Healthcare Assistant inHigh Wycombe inHigh Wycombe PUBLISHED 31 DEC 2023
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You will be required to undertake and record the following tasks:
Measurement of blood pressure, temperature
Measurement of pulse, height and weight
Referral to weight management services
Peak flow measurements-following additional training
Venepuncture
Collection of specimens as directed
Urinalysis
Blood Glucose monitoring patient education
Application of dressings (as directed by the practice nurse)
Ecgs
Extended new patient registrations checks
Additionally, you will also be required to
Recognise changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on
Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients
Enable patients to access appropriate professional in the practice team
Act as a chaperone
Appreciate the Principles of Healthy Living
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients
Is the link person within the practice for health promotion activities including cervical/ breast/bowel and chlamydia screening
Carry out NHS health checks, CVD /Diabetic and any other requirements in line with the Local Incentive schemes/ Extended primary care contract and QOF
Latent TB Testing
Alcohol screening (audit C) for all new registrations aged 16 years and above
Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccine as per the TWN CCG/practice guidelines
Responsible for the collection of clinical waste/sample /sharps bins and take to designated storage areas ready for collection.
Responsible for any spillages that may occur on the premises in line with infection control/practice policy
24 hour ABPM fitting /setting up of device
Spirometry
Clearly represent patients point of view to others
NON-CLINICAL / ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in GP & treatment rooms, emergency equipment
Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensures servicing is undertaken
Follow infection control standards
Contribute to new ideas to improve patient care
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks
Administrative Support to clinicians and non-clinicians
Liaise with health care professionals
Filing and record keeping as appropriate
Undertake template entry as directed
Help nursing staff order medicines, vaccines, and clinical supplies, and maintain stock checks of the previously mentioned items when directed
Checking vaccine fridge temperature daily and checking expiry dates of drugs on a regular basis
Follow up DNAs in accordance with practice protocol
Work effectively in a team including
Provide reception cover if requested including answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages, form filling, book patient appointments
Interact with colleagues in a professional manner
Always act in a way to protect the confidentiality of patients and maintain the integrity of the patient/health carer relationship
Maintain and adhere to Health and safety principles at all times
Always be aware of own limitations and do not carry out any task or procedure that is beyond the HCAs scope of competence
In Clinical Practice, you are expected to
Maintain set standards of organisation in development treatment rooms
Take appropriate action if standards are not being met
Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing where possible and reporting to senior staff members if unable to resolve
Attend regular study days and maintain safe standards of practice
Maintain your personal development profile
Act as a support and share good practice with other health care assistants
To familiarise oneself with and endorse the Practice policy on confidentiality and ensure that all information concerning patients, staff and Practice business is treated as strictly confidential at all times.
The Mandeville Practice, a dynamic and growing practice in Bucks, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate would maintain our values of excellent patient care and join our vision of meeting the health needs of our diverse population. Previous experience of working as a HCA in a NHS GP Practice would be advantageous.
The successful candidate would work as part of an excellent administrative and a multidisciplinary clinical team (including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists).
We aim to develop positive, supportive and professional relationships with every patient, clinician and allied professionals that we come in contact with
We use Emis Web clinical system
Working hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week
To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work under supervision of the clinicians in providing patient care
2. Assist in Minor Surgery Clinics
3. Run Chronic Disease Management Clinics
You will be required to undertake and record the following tasks:
Measurement of blood pressure, temperature
Measurement of pulse, height and weight
Referral to weight management services
Peak flow measurements-following additional training
Venepuncture
Collection of specimens as directed
Urinalysis
Blood Glucose monitoring patient education
Application of dressings (as directed by the practice nurse)
Ecgs
Extended new patient registrations checks
Additionally, you will also be required to
Recognise changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on
Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients
Enable patients to access appropriate professional in the practice team
Act as a chaperone
Appreciate the Principles of Healthy Living
Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients
Is the link person within the practice for health promotion activities including cervical/ breast/bowel and chlamydia screening
Carry out NHS health checks, CVD /Diabetic and any other requirements in line with the Local Incentive schemes/ Extended primary care contract and QOF
Latent TB Testing
Alcohol screening (audit C) for all new registrations aged 16 years and above
Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccine as per the TWN CCG/practice guidelines
Responsible for the collection of clinical waste/sample /sharps bins and take to designated storage areas ready for collection.
Responsible for any spillages that may occur on the premises in line with infection control/practice policy
24 hour ABPM fitting /setting up of device
Spirometry
Clearly represent patients point of view to others
NON-CLINICAL / ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in GP & treatment rooms, emergency equipment
Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensures servicing is undertaken
Follow infection control standards
Contribute to new ideas to improve patient care
Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks
Administrative Support to clinicians and non-clinicians
Liaise with health care professionals
Filing and record keeping as appropriate
Undertake template entry as directed
Help nursing staff order medicines, vaccines, and clinical supplies, and maintain stock checks of the previously mentioned items when directed
Checking vaccine fridge temperature daily and checking expiry dates of drugs on a regular basis
Follow up DNAs in accordance with practice protocol
Work effectively in a team including
Provide reception cover if requested including answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages, form filling, book patient appointments
Interact with colleagues in a professional manner
Always act in a way to protect the confidentiality of patients and maintain the integrity of the patient/health carer relationship
Maintain and adhere to Health and safety principles at all times
Always be aware of own limitations and do not carry out any task or procedure that is beyond the HCAs scope of competence
In Clinical Practice, you are expected to
Maintain set standards of organisation in development treatment rooms
Take appropriate action if standards are not being met
Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing where possible and reporting to senior staff members if unable to resolve
Attend regular study days and maintain safe standards of practice
Maintain your personal development profile
Act as a support and share good practice with other health care assistants
To familiarise oneself with and endorse the Practice policy on confidentiality and ensure that all information concerning patients, staff and Practice business is treated as strictly confidential at all times.
The Mandeville Practice, a dynamic and growing practice in Bucks, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate would maintain our values of excellent patient care and join our vision of meeting the health needs of our diverse population. Previous experience of working as a HCA in a NHS GP Practice would be advantageous.
The successful candidate would work as part of an excellent administrative and a multidisciplinary clinical team (including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists).
We aim to develop positive, supportive and professional relationships with every patient, clinician and allied professionals that we come in contact with
We use Emis Web clinical system
Working hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week
To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work under supervision of the clinicians in providing patient care
2. Assist in Minor Surgery Clinics
3. Run Chronic Disease Management Clinics
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