Health Care Assistant (Maternity Cover)
- Verwood, Dorset
- Contract
- Part-time
- Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice HCA guidelines and protocols, the post holder will support the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of quality health and care services.
- Phlebotomy services including near patient testing for INR, blood glucose, and cholesterol monitoring
- Wound care including dressing changes and basic wound assessment
- Vital signs monitoring- measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight, reporting abnormal readings using practice protocols
- ECGs and other basic diagnostic procedures as trained
- NHS Health Checks and long-term condition monitoring appointments
- Chronic disease support- supporting diabetes, COPD, and hypertension clinics
- Vaccination administration following appropriate training and competency assessment
- Chaperoning services when requested by clinicians
- Clinical area management- preparing, maintaining and restocking treatment rooms to national cleanliness standards
- Professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues
- Liaise effectively between clinical and administrative teams
- Report significant patient issues immediately to appropriate clinician
- Participate actively in team meetings and practice development
- Participate in annual individual performance review
- Complete mandatory training modules annually
- Take responsibility for own professional development
- Comply with all practice health and safety policies
- Maintain infection control standards at all times
- Report incidents and near misses appropriately
- Ensure safe handling and disposal of clinical waste
- No clinical task undertaken without full training and competency assessment
- Strict adherence to practice protocols and clinical governance frameworks
- Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection compliance
- Flexible approach to varying workloads and practice needs
- Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice HCA guidelines and protocols, the post holder will support the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of quality health and care services.
- Phlebotomy services including near patient testing for INR, blood glucose, and cholesterol monitoring
- Wound care including dressing changes and basic wound assessment
- Vital signs monitoring- measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight, reporting abnormal readings using practice protocols
- ECGs and other basic diagnostic procedures as trained
- NHS Health Checks and long-term condition monitoring appointments
- Chronic disease support- supporting diabetes, COPD, and hypertension clinics
- Vaccination administration following appropriate training and competency assessment
- Chaperoning services when requested by clinicians
- Clinical area management- preparing, maintaining and restocking treatment rooms to national cleanliness standards
- Professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues
- Liaise effectively between clinical and administrative teams
- Report significant patient issues immediately to appropriate clinician
- Participate actively in team meetings and practice development
- Participate in annual individual performance review
- Complete mandatory training modules annually
- Take responsibility for own professional development
- Comply with all practice health and safety policies
- Maintain infection control standards at all times
- Report incidents and near misses appropriately
- Ensure safe handling and disposal of clinical waste
- No clinical task undertaken without full training and competency assessment
- Strict adherence to practice protocols and clinical governance frameworks
- Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection compliance
- Flexible approach to varying workloads and practice needs
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to undertake training and assessment
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent First Aid qualification, Phlebotomy certification, Compression bandaging
- Experience working within a healthcare/clinical team environment
- Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and procedures accurately
- Experience in patient-facing roles
- Previous experience in primary care setting
- Experience using clinical computer systems (SystemOne preferred) Administrative experience in healthcare environment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to undertake training and assessment
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent First Aid qualification, Phlebotomy certification, Compression bandaging
- Experience working within a healthcare/clinical team environment
- Demonstrated ability to follow protocols and procedures accurately
- Experience in patient-facing roles
- Previous experience in primary care setting
- Experience using clinical computer systems (SystemOne preferred) Administrative experience in healthcare environment