Health Care Assistant Minor Ops

Health Care Assistant Minor Ops (Vasectomy Clinic)Anexperienced minor ops trained Health Care Assistant working in conjunctionwith other health care professionals to assist in Vasectomy procedures for patients in the primary care setting.The post holder will be trained to assist inminor operations procedures and deliver a high standard of patient care as a Clinicalemployee, using clinical skill, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledgebase.Main duties of the jobManage own clinical workload, responding effectively to identifiedpatient health needAssistin Vasectomy proceduresProvide patient counselling sessions and advice aheadof vasectomy procedure about treatmentsMaintain minor operations training and knowledge of latestguidelines local and national guidance related to respiratory managementAbout usSutton PCNs is the network of Sutton PCNs working together in Sutton and is also the local GP Federation. All GP practices in Sutton are shareholders (members) of the Sutton PCNs and our Board provides clear leadership through strong GP practice/PCN representation. Our mission is to work collaboratively with patients, practices, the emerging Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and staff to deliver consistently outstanding health and care services for all our communities.As is the case elsewhere, Primary Care in Sutton is under extreme pressure. The challenge for Sutton PCNs is to work in partnership with our local ICB our four PCNs (and 24 practices) and the wider Integrated Care System in Southwest London to help shape and implement the transformation of Primary Care in Sutton to ensure that it can both survive and thrive while shifting to population health approaches to health and care.The Sutton PCNs shape and deliver health care with our practices to improve patient outcomes. We have developed a comprehensive strategy for the development of the Sutton PCNs. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the development of our Extended Access and as such will be required to have significant experience of either primary care or development of small or emerging organisations. You'll be joining a great team in a great place, where your commitment will be genuinely valued, your skills respected, and your ambition rewarded.Job responsibilitiesParticipate in regular MDT meetings and clinical supervision asrequiredPromote evidence-based practice using the latest research-basedguidelines and participate in practice-based research where appropriate.Provide a holistic service to patients, their families and carers,developing, where appropriate, an on-going plan of care/support, whichincludes advice on prevention and self-care.Promote health and well-being using health promotion, healtheducation and therapeutic communication skills.Record contemporaneous, accurate consultation data in patientsrecords in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinentstandards.Taking responsibility for owndevelopment, learning and performanceMake professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she isaccountable.Person SpecificationExperiencePrevious primary care experience and knowledge of the working of general practiceClinically competent in undertaking patient assessments and counsellingChange-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyleChange-management skills and experience of leading a team initiative or change.Motivational interviewingSkills & AbilitiesAwareness of the structure and working of a primary care serviceKnowledge and understanding of the national and local health prioritiesAwareness of the legal and ethical framework surrounding autonomous practiceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary teamWillingness to undertake training as required.Work within a multicultural environmentAwareness of clinical governance issues in primary careExperience of using EMISQualificationsCertificate in Healthcare Support ServicesLevel 3 Diploma in Healthcare SupportMinor Operations TrainingDegree Qualification BSc / MScDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£15 to £18 an hour£15 ph weekdays and £18 ph for weekends and Bank holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr