Health Care Assistant Doncaster, England
Job description
Health Care Assistant Required In Doncaster
A fantastic new opportunity for a Health Care Assistant in Bentley, Doncaster
Start date: as soon as possible
Rate: depending on experience
Hours: 25 per week
Mandatory Requirements
- NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification required
- Previous healthcare assistant experience
- Fully competent in venepuncture
- Works productively in a high pressured environment
- Understands NHS process/systems
Job Summary
To work under the indirect supervision of the registered nurse delivering high standard care in a safe environment that meets the patients’ needs, whilst maintaining privacy and dignity. The Health Care Assistant will work as part of the MDT alongside a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and other Practice Nurses to support the smooth running of the practice, aiding the clinical team and providing advice and care to patients whilst developing new skills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES
Overall
- Supporting a safe and effective patient journey through the Practice. Working under agreed protocols to obtain vital sign measurements and prioritise patient care.
- Encouraging patients to consider changing their behaviour by providing information and practical support on a one to one basis.
- Introducing patients to relevant services to help them make better health choices such as exercising more, eating balanced meals.
- Supporting the nursing team in basic Health Care Assistant duties such as basic dressings and clinical observations
- To promote health and screening awareness in relation to primary prevention.
- Work with nursing and medical teams in providing a proactive management of patients with chronic disease according to local strategies.
- Attend training events to maintain professional development.
- Take a role to provide high quality patient care.
- Work within the RCN code of professional conduct for Health Care Assistants Clinical Duties
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure pulse rate and rhythm temperature height and weight - body mass index visual acuity venepuncture ECG
Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people
- To administer the influenza and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional
- Works productively in a high pressured environment
- Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly
. Excellent attention to detail
- Strong computer literacy
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £14,713.00-£28,579.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- HCA: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: RANS 4
