Health Care Assistant (HCA)

See uploaded document for full details. Job Summary The post holder will assist the GPs and practice nursing team in the service and delivery of care to the practice population. Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse (Staffing), the post holder will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the Lead Practice Nurse or another suitably qualified regulated professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policies and procedures and working within the limits of their training and competence. The organisation will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate supervision and a named individual who can provide advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Key Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks as described by the GP Partners, Practice Manager or Clinical Supervisor. This will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels and must remain within the post holders training, competence, and delegated authority. The role and needs of the Practice may change over time, and the postholder will be expected to adapt to changes in service delivery and undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, skills and grade, as reasonably directed by the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager or management team. Clinical Skills Health and Wellbeing Undertake, record, and follow relevant guidelines for tasks for which appropriate training and competency have been completed, including: a. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory b. Measuring and recording physiological observations in routine presentations, including: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight, including body mass index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG recording Hearing screening NHS health checks Weight-management measurements and support within competence Diabetes foot screening c. Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before, during and after patient-care interventions d. Assist in raising awareness of health and wellbeing and how it can be promoted e. Provide accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within the limits of own competence f. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy g. Undertake any other clinical duties appropriate to training, demonstrate competence, and delegated authority Role Development Opportunities Subject to service requirements, appropriate training, competency assessment and delegation, opportunities to develop the role may include: Spirometry reviews InstantCheck monitoring Wound management Vaccinations, for example influenza vaccination Administration Responsibilities a. Order and maintain appropriate levels of clinical stock as directed by the Lead Nurse and or Practice Manager Information Processes a. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers accurately and promptly, using manual or computer systems as appropriate b. Maintain the confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice c. Take appropriate precautions when transmitting information Job description Job responsibilities See uploaded document for full details. Job Summary The post holder will assist the GPs and practice nursing team in the service and delivery of care to the practice population. Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse (Staffing), the post holder will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the Lead Practice Nurse or another suitably qualified regulated professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policies and procedures and working within the limits of their training and competence. The organisation will ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate supervision and a named individual who can provide advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Key Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks as described by the GP Partners, Practice Manager or Clinical Supervisor. This will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels and must remain within the post holders training, competence, and delegated authority. The role and needs of the Practice may change over time, and the postholder will be expected to adapt to changes in service delivery and undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, skills and grade, as reasonably directed by the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager or management team. Clinical Skills Health and Wellbeing Undertake, record, and follow relevant guidelines for tasks for which appropriate training and competency have been completed, including: a. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory b. Measuring and recording physiological observations in routine presentations, including: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight, including body mass index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG recording Hearing screening NHS health checks Weight-management measurements and support within competence Diabetes foot screening c. Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before, during and after patient-care interventions d. Assist in raising awareness of health and wellbeing and how it can be promoted e. Provide accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within the limits of own competence f. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy g. Undertake any other clinical duties appropriate to training, demonstrate competence, and delegated authority Role Development Opportunities Subject to service requirements, appropriate training, competency assessment and delegation, opportunities to develop the role may include: Spirometry reviews InstantCheck monitoring Wound management Vaccinations, for example influenza vaccination Administration Responsibilities a. Order and maintain appropriate levels of clinical stock as directed by the Lead Nurse and or Practice Manager Information Processes a. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers accurately and promptly, using manual or computer systems as appropriate b. Maintain the confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice c. Take appropriate precautions when transmitting information