Health Care Assistant

Salford Primary Care Together; Eccles; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting vacancy for experienced Health Care Assistants to join our bank working across our Extended Primary Integrated Care Services (EPIC).

Please only apply for this role if you have completed the Care Certificate or are competent to perform phlebotomy, BP, weight, urinalysis.

Our Health Care Assistants work across our sites to support our care navigators with taking observations in the emergency department, or working in our phlebotomy service at our clinical hub or on home visits.

This role will suit an individual who wants flexibility of shifts and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include supporting care navigators in the emergency department with taking and documenting patient observations. The role will also include working at the clinical hub or independently on home visits to work in phlebotomy clinics and as the service develops completing NHS Health Checks.

About Us

Salford Primary Care Together is a community interest company with all GP practices in Salford as its members. Our aim is to work with our members and other partners to ensure general practice is at the heart of joined up care in Salford.

The Extended Primary Integrated Care (EPiC) Team is run by Salford Primary Care Together to bring together primary and urgent care services through a central hub so that patients can be directed to the most appropriate level of care they require.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0161-25-0002

Job locations

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Salford Primary Care Together C I C

Albert Street

Eccles

Manchester

M300BL

Salford PCT

28 Barton Lane

Eccles

Manchester

M30 0TU

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role
The post holder will work both independently as a Health Care Assistant and to support the wider EPIC services to ensure the highest standards of care for all patients accessing our services. They will be responsible for providing health care and phlebotomy services to patients across both enhanced access and urgent care services.

Key Responsibilities & Duties of the Role

Patient Services

1. To undertake nursing and therapy tasks under the direction of a qualified practitioner, including venepuncture, ECG measurement, blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, health checks, assessment of risk factors, and lifestyle advice.
2. Making every contact count. Front line staff are in an ideal position to offer support and advice on how to improve health and wellbeing. Staff will be given training and support to help them signpost people to other services.
3. To access the patient electronic record to read and write back service delivery records.
4. Support the provision of EPIC Services and promote the fulfilment of the rota.
5. To monitor stock levels and ensure stock are ordered and maintained/controlled as required.

Communications & leadership

1. To attend departmental meetings as required.
2. Ensure that effective communication with patients and staff is maintained.
3. Provide reassurance to patients when providing care gaining consent by using empathy and persuasive skills.
4. Ability to communicate with patients with learning/language disabilities.
5. Ability to communicate with challenging or confused patients.
6. To highlight any areas of concern or improvement to line management.

Policy and Procedures
You must take reasonable care of your own health, safety and wellbeing, and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety policy.
You are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by SPCT, whether they are patient records, employee records or management information.
Comply with all SPCT policies and procedures, identifying improvements where appropriate.
To understand how to use the Ulysses reporting system and understand the Incident Reporting Policy and procedures, including all Safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting pathways.

Safeguarding Responsibilities
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Employees must at all times have regard for the need to safeguard, inclusive of Modern day Slavery and Human Trafficking and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk in line with legislation. Employees of SPCT must follow all safeguarding policies and procedures and reporting mechanisms to raise safeguarding concerns and keep up to date with safeguarding training as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Qualities Essential

1. Ability to record accurate clinical notes
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Good organisational and time management skills
4. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
5. Ability to monitor stock levels and ensure stock levels are maintained
6. Smart appearance and professional demeanour

Experience Essential

1. Experience of working in a healthcare setting
2. Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour

Desirable

1. Experience of using Microsoft Office
2. Experience of using patient record management systems (Adastra, EMIS)

Qualifications Essential

1. Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
2. Phlebotomy Certification
3. Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills
4. Patient Health Checks (including height, weight, BP, urinalysis & pulse)

Desirable

1. Healthcare qualification or equivalent level (Care Certificate)

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
Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)
Address
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://salfordprimarycaretogether.co.uk/