Health Care Assistant

Job overview

Welcome To Adur Community PCN Team

Health Care Assistant 37.5hrs

Would you be the person to complement our team? Are you someone who would excel in this role?

The HCA role requires the holder to have many clinical competencies of which training would be provided.

These include skilled in administration of insulin, administration of low molecular injections, venepuncture, bladder and bowel monitoring and uncomplicated urethral catheterisations,

You would have training also in wound management and Leg Ulcer Management and compression bandaging. All HCA’s are skilled up in observations, not just Blood Pressure, Temperature, respirations and Blood Glucose monitoring but taking a more holistic approach when attending to any patient and using the Risk Assessments required for all patient care.

Be able to take instruction from senior clinicians and be able to update on any patient you may have visited for treatment each day.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who thinks they would suit the above and also consider this as the start of a career in community nursing

Please only consider applying if you have a UK Driving Licence, a car available for work and have at least 2 years of experience driving in UK.

Main duties of the job

a) To undertake non-complex clinical procedures under the guidance of senior team members e.g. venepuncture, patient specific sub-cutaneous injections, sample collection, blood pressure monitoring, medications, wound care, Catheter care and other tasks according to training and competencies. To recognise their responsibility and accountability in accepting the delegated task.

b) Empowering patients to regain their health and independence in collaboration with other members of the Multi professional Team.

c) Liaising with clients, colleagues, family and other professionals in ensuring integrated quality care is provided.

d) To keep accurate, timely records according to Trust policy.

e) To escalate and report patient progress/ status on a shift by shift basis to senior team members

f) To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability working across community teams according to service needs.

g) To commit to undertaking training and education to progress clinical skills as indicated by service development needs

h) To respond effectively and actively to complaints and escalate appropriately following departmental policies.

i) To assist registered staff in care and treatment and participate in the review process.

j) To promote equality for all, including the maintenance of confidentiality, supporting individual customs, values and spiritual beliefs and ensuring that anti discriminatory practices are demonstrated

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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