Health Care Assistant roles with Nimbuscare, a not-for-profit organisation within the NHS family, supporting NHS Health Checks as part of a clinical team, offered on permanent and bank terms. The work centres on checks for adults aged 40 to 74 without a prior diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or kidney disease, taking observations, taking blood samples and giving lifestyle advice. Phlebotomy and ECG clinics may also be delegated, and the post involves recording on SystmOne. No visa sponsorship is available, and interviews are held face to face.
What the job involves
- Undertake NHS Health Checks in line with national and local guidelines
- Measure and record height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and pulse
- Perform venepuncture (blood sampling) where required
- Give brief, tailored health promotion advice on diet, activity, smoking and alcohol
- Raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease and dementia risk
- Signpost and refer patients to services such as smoking cessation and weight management via Tasks
- Support patients to understand their results and encourage behaviour change
- Record patient information and results accurately on the SystmOne template
- Complete CQC requirements and documentation and follow applicable procedures
- Support safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk, reporting concerns promptly
- Support phlebotomy and ECG clinics and other reasonably delegated duties
- Work with the wider team and demonstrate skills to new staff and students
Qualifications
- Phlebotomy certificate
Skills & knowledge
- Competent in measuring clinical observations, including blood pressure, height, weight and BMI
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to deliver a health check calmly, professionally and efficiently with a warm, reassuring manner
- IT skills, including accurate data recording on SystmOne and Microsoft applications
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with children's and/or adult barred list, carried out after interview
Other
- Teamwork and willingness to support peers and colleagues
- Able to work independently and recognise when to elevate to the clinical team
- Solution-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Adherence to Nimbuscare confidentiality and data protection policies
- Able to organise and manage own appointment timings
Nice to have
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 3 in Care, or experience of working in a healthcare setting or delivering NHS Health Checks
- Training in health promotion or behaviour change techniques, such as Making Every Contact
- Able to motivate patients to engage in rehabilitation
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
What’s offered
- Permanent or bank options offering flexibility and stability
- Training offered by the clinical manager
- Ongoing development through 121s, performance reviews and appraisal
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
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