Charterhouse provides a unique residential addiction recovery experience through the use of centres located in unique environments in the UK
We currently have newly developed a high end treatment centre in Northamptonshire and Our addiction treatment centre provide unparalleled discretion and a superior one to one client treatment administered by leading industry doctors, counsellors and therapists.
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will see clients in clinic for a variety of treatments and procedures such as blood tests, NHS health checks, diabetic foot checks etc. whilst working under specific protocols and guidelines. The HCA will work within their clinical boundaries to be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The role will involve independent and autonomous working as well as working cohesively as part of both the individual teams and the wider Practice team. The HCA will be supported by their fellow clinical team (Nurses, & physician)
Key Duties
- To undertake blood tests, blood pressure checks, and height, weight and BMI checks.
- To assist in administering medication to clients
- To carry out observations on clients as per doctor/Nurses Order
- To process show arounds and new admissions
- To undertake client health checks.
- To undertake diabetic foot checks.
- To assist with urinalysis and sample checks.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times
Other Duties
- To undertake administrative duties such as room stocking, fridge temperature checks and the removal of clinical waste.
- To provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice.
- To act as a chaperone at the client or GP request and to annotate the records thereafter.
- To sterilise, clean and maintain surgical equipment following the Practice Infection Control Policy.
- To ensure all specimens (cytology, blood, urine etc.) are taken in accordance to protocols, recorded into patients records and labelled ready for collection.
- To ensure that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to treatment.
- To use Arden’s templates to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient’s records.
- To see extra or emergency patients where necessary.
- To contribute to local and national practice targets e.g. QOF, national benchmarking etc.
- To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations, embarking upon further training if required.
- To deliver high quality, compassionate care and treatment to clients with a focus on promoting health, self -care and independence.
- To take responsibility for own development, learning and performance to ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain registration requirements.
- To liaise with clients, carers, hospitals, GP Surgeries, community pharmacies and other local healthcare providers when required regarding queries and requests and to pass on messages.
- To undertake statutory and mandatory training as required
- To assist with training for new staff.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your line manager, your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
