Health Care Assistant Chichester
Job description
The position holder is required to work 30 hours/week andwill undertake a range of assessments and care interventions to meet the needs of the practice population; this will be done in collaboration with, and under the supervision of, other members of the practice team and with other partner organisations as appropriate. Care provided will remain evidence based in line with practice, local and national guidelines, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Duties and responsibilities Clinical Practice Working collaboratively with the wider practice team and under the supervision of a registered nurse or GP, help to assess, deliver, and evaluate care in a holistic manner to the practice population, including Undertaking long term health reviews, collecting information from patients and their carers, undertaking physical measurements and tests appropriate to the needs of the patient Support clinicians in the monitoring of medication usage, side effects and compliance by patients Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying health promotional issues. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Undertake physiological measurements and recording of ECGs. Assessing and managing routine wounds including trauma. Support registered colleagues in the delivery of vaccination programmes Assisting in providing minor-surgery sessions when required. To carry out appropriate domiciliary visits to patients as directed by the Partners. Communication and confidentiality Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treat. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication. Communicate effectively with colleagues; both within the practice and within the wider health and social care environment. Recognise that information obtained and accessed through the role of HCA will often be confidential in nature and that the trust of patients and the wider community in the practice may be seriously damaged through breach of this trust. Maintain patient confidentiality; whilst at the same time recognising the situations where confidentiality may lawfully be disregarded. Hold information about the management and working of the practice as confidential, unless specifically authorised to disclose such information. This does not affect your rights and obligations under English Law. Administration Ensure accurate and timely notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes accurately. Ensure that appropriate clinical codes are entered into the clinical record to maximise financial performance of the practice. Attend and participate in practice and clinical meetings. Assisting in stocking, cleaning, auditing and preparation of clinical areas as may be required. Training and Development Actively participate in the annual appraisal process, through which training and development needs may be identified in line with the requirements of the practice. Remain up to date with developments within their scope of practice; taking into account changes in practice, local and national guidelines as appropriate. Attendance courses and study days as agreed as appropriate for the role and personal development Maintain compliance with all elements of statutory and mandatory training as notified from time to time. Professional practice The HCA shall at all times Priorities, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Engage in and operate the child and adult protection policies and procedures of the practice and local authority as appropriate to their role; ensuring that safeguarding is prioritised, including the escalation of concerns in a timely manner. Comply with the policies and procedures of the practice; with particular regard to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour and refer as appropriate. Health and Safety Comply with all policies procedures and instructions relating to Health and Safety in the Workplace. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain an awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and Regulatory / contractual / professional requirements and good practice guidelines. Ensure safe management of sharps storage and disposal. Recognise that there may be times where lone working is required; when this occurs to follow the policy and procedures relating to lone working as provided by the practice. Medicines management Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, support the monitoring and stock control. Only administer medications that have been authorised under either a PSD or nationally agreed protocol. Equality and diversity Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legist ration. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behave in a manner that is welcoming others, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Research and audit Undertake audit s from time to time in order to evidence the safety of services provided and / or provide evidence to drive service improvement. Engage fully in service development and / or improvement activities as may be required form time to time. Other duties To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be required, which are commensurate with the role described above.
