Frailty Healthcare Assistant

Implement treatment programmes with individual patients and/or carers in their own homes as delegated and directed. Provide high standards of care encompassing a rehabilitative approach where necessary, and report back as agreed. Actively report any changes in a patient’s condition in a timely way to the registered nurse.
To take part in the identification of housebound patients who are at risk of high A&E attendances or are frequent fallers, elderly frail and/or socially isolated (this list is not exhaustive), providing them with care plans to manage their health or supporting the community nurses in referring to social care services where you identify the need.
To carry out a range of delegated routine clinical duties having completed training and achieved competence including but not limited to: blood pressure, pulse and temperature recording, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, simple wound dressings, bandaging, venepuncture, continence care, and non-complex reviews.
Liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
Be aware of services and facilities available for patients and facilitate access to these where appropriate.
To undertake the assessment, ordering, supply, review and safe use of equipment used to support nursing care within client’s homes. These assessments will include working with patients who are frail, vulnerable and may have learning disabilities.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Essential)

GCSE/A Level equivalent

Degree/Diploma in relevant discipline

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Immunisation and vaccination accredited (Desirable)

Phlebotomy accredited (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE (Essential)

Experience of working directly in a clinical healthcare assistant role.

Evidence of effective team working

Evidence of continuous professional development

Health and Safety Awareness (Desirable)

Basic first aid knowledge (Desirable)

Job Type: Permanent Fulltime 37.5 hours

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