EXPERIENCE OF HOME VISITING IS ESSENTIAL HOWEVER FURTHER TRAINING ON FRAILTY ASSESSMENT AND LTC REVIEWS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Please contact Samantha Stanley, PCN Operations & Service Manager. Samantha.stanley@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

ABOUT US!

Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network PCN, comprises four like-minded practices working together in East Bournemouth, Dorset, with a strong reputation on quality improvement and investing in its employees. The PCN serves a population of approximately 53,000 patients with a diverse demographic.

THE ROLE

We are recruiting for an experienced Healthcare Assistant, 15-18 hours per week over Wednesday-Friday, on a permanent contract.
The role will include independently undertaking home visits for the PCN Enhanced Care Team, completing long term condition (LTC) reviews and Frailty assessments. The successful applicant will also help the team with demand for phlebotomy and HCA services.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this, providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.
As the role involves patient home visits, you are required to own a vehicle for work and have Business Car Insurance.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE):

· Working in the community with housebound patients under the direction of a qualified nurse.
· To collect venous/capillary blood samples without harm to patient or self by following the phlebotomy standard operating procedures.
· To obtain such blood samples to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring collection, maintaining appropriate files & records as required.
· To ensure that all phlebotomy equipment and accommodation is properly maintained and suitable for use.
· To competently complete Frailty assessment visits.
· To competently complete Long-Term Condition (LTC) reviews.
· Undertake ECG’s
· Dopplers
· Wheelchair assessments
· Pain assessment forms
· Basic observations
· Measurement for stockings
· Inhaler technique
· Collection of prescriptions