Healthcare Assistant inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED
THU 24 OCT 2024
Depending on experience
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
24-HOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PULSE OXIMETRY VENEPUNCTURE
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Opportunity for Personal Growth, As a Healthcare Assistant, you have the chance to develop your clinical skills and patient care expertise while working in a supportive environment.
Dynamic Work Environment, The role provides a variety of tasks, from assisting with health checks to supporting chronic disease clinics, ensuring no two days are the same.
Team Collaboration, Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team allows for collaborative learning and knowledge sharing, enhancing professional development.
Direct Patient Impact, You play a crucial role in delivering care and education to patients, positively affecting their health and well-being.
Job Security, The demand for healthcare professionals, including Healthcare Assistants, is consistently high, providing a level of job stability.
Community Engagement, Working in Salisbury allows you to connect with and serve your local community, building meaningful relationships with patients.
Millstream Medical Centre in Salisbury is seeking a positive and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves supporting both nursing and administrative functions while delivering clinical care to a diverse patient population. Key responsibilities include conducting health checks for new patients, assisting with health promotion initiatives, performing routine observations such as blood pressure and temperature checks, providing wound care, and supporting chronic disease management. The Healthcare Assistant will also participate in tasks like administering vaccinations and managing clinical supplies.
Additionally, the successful candidate may engage in practice audits, contribute to local initiatives to improve patient care, and assist in shared learning within the organisation. The position requires flexibility, as responsibilities may vary based on workload and staffing levels, with potential tasks including the support of minor operations and ensuring clinical areas meet health and safety guidelines.
Additionally, the successful candidate may engage in practice audits, contribute to local initiatives to improve patient care, and assist in shared learning within the organisation. The position requires flexibility, as responsibilities may vary based on workload and staffing levels, with potential tasks including the support of minor operations and ensuring clinical areas meet health and safety guidelines.
We are currently on the lookout for a positive and motivated individual to join our growing team as a Healthcare Assistant.
The successful candidate will support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
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Primary responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations, hepatology and sexual health clinics as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities:
- In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.