Bank Healthcare Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Harrow Health CIC

Harrow Health CIC

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Harrow Health CIC

Harrow Health CIC began in 2007 by a group of Harrow GPs, whose sole aim was to ensure patients receive a high quality clinical care service within the community.

Over the years, Harrow Health has expanded.

We now provide a large number of clinical services, which include Belmont GP Enhanced Access, Community Services, and our Whole Systems Integrated Care Frailty Team.

Our Vision:

To provide high quality patient care, enhancing patient experience by providing excellent clinical effectiveness in a safe environment. Working in partnership to provide gold standard services and develop a sustainable future for the local health community.

Job Summary:

The post holder will work under the guidance and supervision of the clinical team in the following services

Dermatology
Gynaecology
Ear, Nose and Throat

The clinics provide pre-booked appointments for patients referred to the services.

The post holder will provide support to the clinicians and perform procedures as required, for example, observations, wound care, phlebotomy, and assist in minor surgery and gynaecology procedures.

The individual will have full access to patient notes on the EMIS system record assessments and care delivered.

The post holder will be a source of expertise to less experienced staff, and work in partnership within a multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.

Key Working Relationships

Clinicians
Head of Nursing
Team Leader
Clinical Governance Team

Main Responsibilities:

To assist in the smooth running of the clinics, both administratively and clinically, within scope of practice
To assist clinicians in delivering care and carrying out procedures, for example, minor surgery, Intrauterine System fitting, Hysteroscopy, Phlebotomy, ENT,
Act as a chaperone when requested
To work autonomously managing patients needing procedures or treatment, as requested by senior colleagues
To ensure patients have consented to, and are fully involved in the implementation of their procedure / treatment plans
To adapt styles of communication appropriately in order to promote empowerment, selfmanagement and health education for patients
Liaise with other team members / refer as appropriate
To identify actual or potential clinical risks within scope of practice and take appropriate action using, when required, the appropriate reporting structure
Ensure all clinical waste and sharps bins are removed from the clinical areas and disposed of appropriately, in line with HH Infection Prevention and Control Policy and Procedure
Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled and bagged in preparation for transfer to the the laboratories