ARRS Healthcare Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
You will be employed in an ARRS Healthcare Support Worker role by Township 2 PCN Limited primarily based at the Richmond Medical Centre, 465 Richmond Road, Sheffield. The practice boundary includes a mixed demographic which provides opportunity to work with patients from all different backgrounds. The staff team includes a wide skill mix and we provide a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing. We are looking for a caring, motivated and skilled HCA to join our team.
Having completed a recognised care qualification NVQ/QCF/Health & Social Care Apprenticeship, BTEC, Care Certificate or Access to Healthcare the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment and preventative care, The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team and will need to work well with all levels of staff and with patients from a variety of backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The HCA works within the PCN and practice to support the nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of patient care. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
About us
You will be employed in an ARRS Healthcare Support Worker role by Township 2 PCN Limited primarily based at the Richmond Medical Centre, 465 Richmond Road, Sheffield. The practice boundary includes a mixed demographic which provides opportunity to work with patients from all different backgrounds. The staff team includes a wide skill mix and we provide a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing. We are looking for a caring, motivated and skilled HCA to join our team.
Job responsibilities
Job description
You will be supporting the PCN personal care team in their duties to deliver Practice housebound and care home services
This involves supporting the PCN team in their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within practice clinics including
o new patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management,
o ECG recording,
o Phlebotomy,
o To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the scope of established protocols,
o Chaperoning duties,
o Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
o Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being.
o Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.
o Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.
o At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised care qualification; NVQ, QCF, Health and Social Care Apprenticeship, BTEC, Care Certificate or Access to Healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience of using systmone,
- Qualified in Phlebotomy,
- Experience in a Primary Care environment.
Experience
Essential
- A recognised care qualification; NVQ, QCF, Health & Social Care Apprenticeship, BTEC, Care Certificate or Access to Healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience of using systmone,
- Qualified in Phlebotomy,
- Experience in a Primary Care environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Townships 2 PCN
Address
Richmond Medical Centre
462 Richmond Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S13 8NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://townships1and2pcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
