Healthcare Support Worker - HCA (ARRS Role)NHS

Job summary

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen to join the Carlisle Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) team based with Brampton Medical Practice.

This role will work with our practice clinical team and PCN Frailty Nurses to deliver high level services to our patient population of around 16'700 patients.

Main duties of the job

We are able to offer up to 37.5 hours per week and are also happy to consider part-time hours.

Hours of work will be on a rota basis, working between 08:00am and 18:30pm, with Saturdays covered on a team-based rota.

Job description

Supporting the PCN Frailty Nurse team in their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within practice clinics

New patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

INRs Warfarin Management

Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews

To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the scope of established protocols

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Maintenance of surgical equipment

Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Follows aseptic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.

At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be paid by the post holder either on appointment or as part of the first 3 months salary deductions. Current cost is £49.50

About us

We are a semi-rural dispensing and training practice led by 6 dedicated GP Partners, and Senior Management Team serving a population of around 16'700 patients

We operate across four sites, two of which are based in Brampton, one in Wetheral and one in Corby Hill.