Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic HealthcareAssistant to join our dynamic nursing team at Ariel HealthcareThe role will be to provide excellent compassionatecare to our practice population.
Ideally we would like recruit a trained HCAbut training will be offered to the right candidate.Personality and a sense of humour are moreimportant to us than qualifications!
Main duties of the job To work alongside the clinicians in the provisionof patient care.
To undertake tasks related to the assessment of physiologicalfunctioning.
To undertake, record and work in accordance with protocols andguidelines for tasks for which the post holder has received appropriatetraining.
About us Following the merge of 2 GP Practices in October this year, Ariel Healthcare is a dynamic and innovative team who strive to provide the best possible service for our patients.With staff and patient welfare are the forefront of everything we do, the team is driven to provide an excellent service to the ever growing population of Chard and surrounding areas.Based within the South Somerset countryside, Chard still maintains a small town feel and the practice is part of a close knit community.
On the border of both Devon and Dorset, Chard benefits from good transport links to Taunton and Yeovil, whilst still not being too far from the Jurassic Coast.Working across 2 sites, our team of dedicated staff are hoping to find the right person to enhance the team further.A little more about us; 16000 Patients Multi- disciplinary team: with HCAs, Nurse Associates, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paramedics Urgent Care Hub focussing on acute care with an MDT approach Training Practice: GP and Nursing students Focus on staff development: encouraging each individual to follow their passions High QOF achievement CQC rating: Good PCN Working: collaborating closely with local colleagues to enhance patient care whilst maintaining our practice ethos.
Job description Job responsibilities A fully trained Healthcare Assistant undertakesand records the following tasks:Measurementof height and weightUrinalysisMeasurementof blood pressureMeasurementof temperature and pulseRecordingof ECGsVenepunctureNew patienthealth checksCardiocall monitoringAssistingwith minor surgeryInfluenzavaccinationCarerschecksB12injectionsTakingINR samples and recording results on INR star software.
Passing results to dutypractice Nurse for reviewClinicalResponsibilitiesRecogniseschanges in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on.Assistclinicians in emergency management of patients.Enablepatients to access appropriated professionals in the practice team.Act as achaperone.Providerelevant health promotion literature for patients.Clearlypresent patients points of view to others.CareManagementEnsurestock items are provided in GP and treatment rooms.Maintainclinical equipment efficiently.Followinfection control standards.Contributenew ideas to improve patient care.Instructpatients in appropriate techniques or tasks.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to a minimum of GCSE or equivalent level.
Desirable NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate Evidence of vocational training / continued professional development in an area relevant to the post Experience Essential Experience of experience in an area relevant to the post Knowledge and Skills Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment To be articulate and able to communicate well with patients, partners and all members of the Primary Health Care Team To have the ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail To have a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Be able to reach appropriate and workable solutions by identifying and considering all relevant information, keeping within own level of competence, complying with any necessary constraints, and ensuring all realistic avenues are explored Ready to adapt by being receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances Ability to remain calm under pressure To be equally comfortable working on his/her own or as part of a team Desirable Have an understanding of working in primary care and be aware of some of the broader issues affecting primary care within the NHS as a whole.