This healthcare support worker post sits in the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) team, part of the ageing well team at IMP PCN, a primary care network of nine GP practices. The work centres on routine clinical observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, foot checks and contributing to care planning for residents in care homes. The role is predominantly in care homes and suits someone comfortable working autonomously, with full and part-time hours considered. Experience as a phlebotomist and of working with vulnerable patients is essential.
What the job involves
- Phlebotomy
- Routine observations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, weight and BMI, and blood glucose where appropriate
- Recording heights and weights
- ECGs
- Foot checks
- Assisting clinicians on weekly care home ward rounds
- Monitoring high-risk residents and escalating deterioration or safeguarding concerns promptly
- Supporting frailty assessments, falls monitoring, hydration and nutrition programmes
- Helping implement personalised care and support plans, and identifying residents who may benefit from anticipatory care or ReSPECT discussions
- Preparing resident reviews and MDT discussions, and collecting information for proactive reviews
- Maintaining communication with care home staff
- Supporting residents and families to understand care plans, promoting independence and wellbeing, and signposting to services
What’s required
Experience
- Experienced phlebotomist
- Experience of caring for patients
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Nice to have
- Experience of working in General Practice
- SystmOne experience
- Knowledge or experience of EHCH work
What’s offered
- Flexible working
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
