Primary Care Healthcare Assistant - Full Time

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 8thSeptember 2025.Our HCAs undertake responsibility for routine clinical andnon-clinical duties as delegated by a registered practitioner, includingdefined clinical or therapeutic interventions within the limits of theircompetence. Their work is guided by standard operating procedures, protocols orsystems of work but they are expected to exercise autonomy within theirdelegated area of responsibility, to make non-complex decisions and reportthese back to assist in patient care evaluation and in broader servicedevelopment and quality assurance activities. They will be expected to answer orescalate patient queries and be flexible in supporting patients and the widerteam. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate key behaviours consistentwith the values identified for delivering compassionate care.Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under indirect supervision of thepractice nurse team (or in partnership with practice clinicians and GPs) todeliver routine clinical and non-clinical duties including patient treatmentand care. Treatment and care interventions undertaken by the post holder willbe delegated by a registered practitioner and provided with the informedconsent of the patient following policy, procedures and agreed protocols. Inaddition to treatment and care interventions our HCAs are also expected toexercise some autonomy and make non-complex decisions so as to assist inpatient care evaluation and in broader service development and qualityassurance activities e.g. audit. They may also provide supervision to morejunior members of staff where appropriate. The HCA will be accountable to allpartners, practice managers and nursing team lead.About us

We are a dynamic Training practice with nearly 11,000 patients, boasting an expanding multidisciplinary team, incredibly supportive nursing, management and administrative team and based in recently refurbished premises in Sheffield Centre.Consistently voted in the top of Sheffield''s GP practices for patient care. We continue to develop our ways of work to best suit our patients, staff and the ever-changing needs of the world we live in.We are an active member of our community and PCN with a strong Training history, Care Home record and are involved in the development of shared clinical roles.TPP SystmOne clinical systemAccurRx Total Triage appointment systemHigh QOF achieversJob responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesTo undertake the following in accordance with practiceprocedures and protocols:Clinical Practice:IntramuscularInjections i.e. Seasonal Influenza, Covid-19, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccinationsand B12 injectionsChaperoningdutiesLong TermCondition, New Patient and general Health ChecksUndertakehome visits to help provide appropriate clinical care to House Bound PatientsUndertakea range of diagnostic procedures e.g. urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring,pregnancy tests, near patient blood glucose testing, hearing tests, diabeticfoot checks, glucose tolerance tests, ECGs plus others where required (withincapabilities and as required for the role)Deliveryof health promotion e.g. smoking reduction advice, diet, exercise and alcoholMaintainstocks control for all clinical roomsSupportingpractitioners to carry out healthcare activitiesSupportingwith network services e.g vaccination programs etcAdministration:Maintainingpatient records held both on paper and digitallySummarisingof new patient records when received on SytmOneTakingpart and control clinical maintenance visits such as Equipment Calibrations.Responsiblefor the monitoring and ordering of blood bottles, needles and associatedpractice stockResponsiblefor the receiving and returning and ordering of equipmentPersonal:Supportingthe activities of other team membersMaintainingsafe environment for patients, visitors and staffVerballyreporting to staff and to relay concerns from patients and relatives to thenursing team in respect of changes in patient conditionWorkingwithin the practice and personal boundariesParticipatingin meetings and training as requiredDevelopingpersonal knowledge and skillsContributingto audit and other quality/service improvement interventionsAccountabilityto all partnersPerson Specification

Qualifications

GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or a pass at a minimum of Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (or equivalent)Basic computer experienceLevel 3 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare SupportGCSE science or health and social care related subjectFull UK Driving LicensePersonal Qualities

Upholds the values as defined in the NHS ConstitutionCan demonstrate key behaviors consistent with the values identified for delivering compassionate care.Can demonstrate motivation, ability and commitment to working on own initiative or as part of a teamReliable, resilient, flexible and responsive to change in accordance with the practice needsCan demonstrate an ability to value the opinions of othersWillingness to undergo training/education for both practice and service needsWillingness to work towards professional and performance objectives (appraisal)Experience

Experience of working as a qualified Healthcare AssistantWound careLong Term Conditions managementWorking in Primary CareDisclosure 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.Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Compressed hours

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