Healthcare Assistant - Ripley
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Job overview
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
A unique vacancy has arisen for a dynamic Healthcare Assistant to join Ripley Medical Centre.
You will be required to undertake various patient clinical procedures in order to assist registered clinicians to deliver agreed pathways as part of the ongoing Primary Care agenda.
The role of the HCA is pivotal to delivering excellence in Primary Care and the successful candidate is expected to be supported in delivering hands on care to our patients under the supervision of registered practitioners, whilst undertaking an expanded scope of duties.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge & competencies to support Clinicians.
To support and ensure the effective seamless flow of patients through the Practice.
Responsibility for a specific area of work that is facilitated by the Practice Lead Nurse.
To assist Clinicians with the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and treatments where appropriate and work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member of the General Practice Team.
To carry out individual patient care without direct supervision, under the direction of the clinicians-in-charge.
Understands and observes appropriate standards of confidentiality.
At all times to behave and act in a way appropriate to and in accordance with “The DCHS Way”.
Working for our organisation
Ripley Medical Centre is a small practice with approx 6,000 patients. The practice is part of Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS FT with a Practice Manager, Clinical Lead and established clinical and admin teams to ensure the day to day smooth running of the practice.
Derbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an ‘outstanding’ trust by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high quality patient care within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us as one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country – one that is also among the very best NHS employers as voted by its own staff and by CQC.
Our Vision
“To be the best provider of local health care and be a great place to work”
Our Values- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution: “everyone matters”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Under the supervision of qualified nursing staff:
- To undertake various patient clinical procedures in order to assist registered clinicians to deliver agreed pathways.
- Advise patients on healthcare, health promotion and illness prevention.
- To provide care and assistance in such a manner that the service users individuality, dignity and privacy are respected where this does not compromise safety.
- To provide care in accordance with individual service users care plans.
- To promptly report all observed changes in service users conditions, accidents, incidents and other important information to Clinician in Charge and take action as directed.
- To assist qualified staff in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of staff, service users and visitors in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy.
- To maintain a high standard of personal behaviour and maintain professional relationships with service users, their families and staff team members.
- To complete documentation as appropriate and directed by the Clinician in Charge.
- To be a lead in Infection, Prevention and Control for the Practice, maintaining room cleaning schedules with the wider team, stock ordering and monitoring where appropriate.
- To monitor fridge temperatures daily and maintain a robust audit process
- To Lead and participate in various audits appropriate to the HCA role.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- GCSE English / Maths or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 in care / promoting independence or equivalent
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Previous experience within General Practice
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience in wound care, venepuncture and observations
- Able to identified and escalate child and adult safeguarding concerns
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.