Total 186 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5RH

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. JoinMiddlewood Clinic as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and change the lives for men and women who have an eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will support the service in delivering structured activities and assisting in the planning for individual and group therapeutic interventions. You will build one-to-one rapports with service users to encourage participation in activities and empower recovery. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will contribute to the assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of structured activities in order to measure progression and ensure effectiveness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be: Assisting Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other MDT staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans. Supporting service users to achieve their goals and access appropriate services. Maintaining adequate records, entering details in the service user healthcare records. To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2. Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health Verbal and written communication skills Where you will be working: Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders. Subject to CQC registration our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment. The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker. The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden. What you will get: Annual salary of £25,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Subsidised meals Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is currently seeking a Care Assistant to provide care and support to a Service User with C2 spinal cord injury with a Tracheostomy and fully dependent on ventilation to breathe. The service user has full capacity and care will be provided in the Service user's own home.

We are recruiting for individuals with Excellent interpersonal skills, resiliency, and an eagerness to make a real difference in someone's life are all key to being successful in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for care professionals with an interest in specific complex conditions who want to develop their skills and knowledge whilst gaining experience.

In return you would become an essential part of his life and make an impact promoting their independence and daily life activities in the safest manner possible and become part of our existing care team in fulfilling this exciting role.

We are looking to employ carers who are passionate about giving the best care they can and promoting independence.

• Experience in care: Essential
• Driver: Essential - Able to drive a mobility van
• Job Title: Health Care Assistant
• Hourly Rate: £12.00 up to £18.50 (following probation and compliance period increase rate once clinical sign-off up [ tp £18.50ph)
• Starting pay Days shifts Monday to Friday £12ph weekdays & £15.50 weekends
• Starting pay Night shifts Monday to Friday £14ph weekdays & £16.50 weekends
• Package Location: Ripponden
• Shifts Available: 07:00 - 19:00 Days or 19:00 - 07:00 nights

Investing in our people is of the utmost importance to us. Harnessing potential, we want to improve your job satisfaction and endeavour to support your career aspirations with our training and development programme.

Main Responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant

• Support a client with a spinal injury, tracheostomy and ventilator
• Flexible in working both days and nights over a 4 weekly Rota period
• Moving and Handling
• Personal Care
• Prepping and cooking meals
• Supporting and maintaining all clinical needs
• Must be a driver
• Nonsmoking/vaping
• Enabling an active lifestyle
• Bowel management/care
• Physical jobs included, such as gardening, digging and long walk

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Full training support from our nursing team to up skill you in managing clinical needs
• Weekly pay and automatically enrolled into pension scheme
• Monthly Rota
• Opportunity to go on holiday abroad and go away in the UK
• Career progression with full support from management
• QCF training course offered with this role

Experience/Skills Required for this Health Care Assistant role:

• Minimum 1 years' experience in care
• Willingness to undertake training
• Effective communication skills (Fluent in English Language)
• Ability to handle clinical care in the community
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

ASSIGNED DUTIES FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
• Provides direct care for complex veterans
• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.
• Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning.
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident
• Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.
• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's,
• Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate
• Functions as a member of the unit base counsel
• Manages distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervenes and request assistant from other health care members.
• Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action.

Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm. Every other weekend with rotating holidays, evening and nights as needed.

Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F1094, F1095, F1096
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $38,321 Per Year (GS 00)

Nursery Assistant
Nuffield Health Wandsworth FWC | Nursery | Permanent | Full time
£26,000 per annum
40 hours per week

If you're looking for a great start to your childcare career, look no further. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're Ofsted registered and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique range of wellbeing care for children, including swimming and mindfulness. And it starts with you.

As a Nursery Assistant at our Wandsworth club, you already understand how to communicate with young children and you want to work in a nursery setting. Ideally, you have a Paediatric First Aid qualification, but this isn't essential. As part of your application for this role, you will require an enhanced DBS check.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with the small team at our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery

• Help deliver full day care, sessional care and pre-school for ages 3 months to 5 years

• Focus on supporting high-quality care, education, health and wellbeing

• Help children achieve the best possible start in life

• Maintain great communication with parents and carers

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you'll enjoy fantastic wellbeing and lifestyle rewards - from gym membership to private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Junior QC Scientist/Engineer

Permanent Full-time in the Sydney northwest technology corridor.
Salary $K base Super.
Mainly on-site work as the job relates to production.

Our client is an Australian medical device manufacturer of health solutions to drive better outcomes in cancer management with precision-engineered and purpose-designed technology. They are committed to producing medical devices that are cutting edge and logical in their application and used by physicians worldwide.
The company is committed to the quality of their products and to care for those who use them. They care deeply about their work and act with integrity and authenticity to nurture, support and inspire each other.
This is an opportunity for a candidate who has 1-2 years of technical experience in manufacturing QC and is looking for a place where they can grow. 
The role is performing day-to-day quality
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Junior QC Engineer/Scientist (Medical Device Manufacture)

The Personnel Security Program includes the processes of initiating, reviewing, and approving background cases for release to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in compliance with policies relating to completion of suitability investigations for Federal employees and others requiring background investigations for non-sensitive and public trust positions. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors. Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the NATIONAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC)..
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results. Reports are produced on a regular basis (weekly) to keep top level management apprised of the status of the Suitability/Security Program and for performance management/performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-NBIS within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Takes and transmits electronic fingerprints for appointees or when the FBI returns fingerprints unclassifiable for various reasons. Only in rare instances when there is machine malfunction, manually takes fingerprints for the purpose of background investigations from OPM.
• Enters appropriate data in required databases related to an appointee's suitability from a wide variety of sources, i.e., fingerprint/badge log, notification(s) of investigation(s) scheduled by OPM, requests by OPM for additional information, receipt/disposition of results of both Special Agreement Checks (SAC's) and National Agency Check with Inquiry (Tl's) or higher, to include interim reports or pending completion reports, assignment for adjudication and final disposition of the investigation. As appropriate, logs and tracks the status of suitability issues referred by the Personnel Security Specialist for OPM adjudication.
• Assists in the execution of personnel security-related functions as they relate to VA Subjects in Veterans Affairs Centralized Adjudication and Background Investigation System (VA-CABS). Has basic knowledge of the application and training on using VA-CABS.
• Support the programming of PIV cards after being manufactured. Perform minor PIV troubleshooting of the PIV System during malfunctions and resolve system issues.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card, a standardized identification badge designed to increase security related with physical access to Federal facilities and networks and logical access to computer systems. PIV cards will be issued to current and new employees, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers who require access to VA­ controlled facilities and/or information systems.
• Accomplishes special projects in relation to the PIV Program. Uses appropriate approaches to perform a variety of duties related to special projects involving issues of a sensitive nature. Conducts research and compiles data from diverse sources, assembles information and develops reports or presentations.
• Maintains proficiency in the VA PIV Portal to create and issue PIV cards, capture biometrics, troubleshoot card and pin issues, and perform all aspects of card lifecycle management.
• Assists with the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Program in performing functions associated with the daily operations to include performing registrar and/or issuer duties and training sponsors on their roles and responsibilities.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available on ADHOC basis only and in accordance with Agency Policy
Position Description/PD#: Security Assistant/PD99952S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $42,151 Per Year (GS 5-7)

Position: Care Worker
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Shift: Days and Nights

Job Description:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals within a healthcare setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility and provide assistance in moving and transferring.
Observe and report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, including changing bedding and tidying rooms.
Ensure the safety and well-being of patients by following established protocols and procedures.
One to Ones
Personal Care

Valid training and certification is required for an immediate start. if not training can be provided.
A valid Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service), demonstrating a clean criminal record.
Previous experience in a healthcare or social care setting is highly desirable.

Working hours for the role are: 5 out of 7 days a week this will include one weekend on one weekend off.

The role will be working days and 12 hour shifts each day.

Benefits:

Opportunities for career development and progression within the healthcare sector.
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Employee benefits package, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, please submit your resume/CV to hello@purecarestaff.com or call 01422 525 320

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prior to any offer of employment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Position: Care Worker
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Shift: Days and Nights

Job Description:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals within a healthcare setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility and provide assistance in moving and transferring.
Observe and report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, including changing bedding and tidying rooms.
Ensure the safety and well-being of patients by following established protocols and procedures.
One to Ones
Personal Care

Valid training and certification is required for an immediate start. if not training can be provided.
A valid Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service), demonstrating a clean criminal record.
Previous experience in a healthcare or social care setting is highly desirable.

Working hours for the role are: 5 out of 7 days a week this will include one weekend on one weekend off.

The role will be working days and 12 hour shifts each day.

Benefits:

Opportunities for career development and progression within the healthcare sector.
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Employee benefits package, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, please submit your resume/CV to hello@purecarestaff.com or call 01422 525 320

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prior to any offer of employment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Position: Care Worker
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Shift: Days and Nights

Job Description:
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals within a healthcare setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to the people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility and provide assistance in moving and transferring.
Observe and report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, including changing bedding and tidying rooms.
Ensure the safety and well-being of patients by following established protocols and procedures.
One to Ones
Personal Care

Valid training and certification is required for an immediate start. if not training can be provided.
A valid Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service), demonstrating a clean criminal record.
Previous experience in a healthcare or social care setting is highly desirable.

Working hours for the role are: 5 out of 7 days a week this will include one weekend on one weekend off.

The role will be working days and 12 hour shifts each day.

Benefits:

Opportunities for career development and progression within the healthcare sector.
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Employee benefits package, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, please submit your resume/CV to hello@purecarestaff.com or call 01422 525 320

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prior to any offer of employment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Cheadle
As a pharmacy assistant, you will acquire retail experience, knowledge of over-the-counter medicines, skills in prescription dispensing, responsibility for ordering pharmaceutical stock, and the ability to advise customers on minor ailments and over-the-counter medication.

£6.40phTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

The Lead MSA's working knowledge of various policies and procedures relating to the business rules regarding scheduling, clinical access, and the proper flow of work within the team contributes significantly to the daily business activities. The Lead MSA performs a variety of administrative functions associated with the scheduling of patient care for the clinical programs at the VA Boston Healthcare System.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures readiness for the patient visits through scheduling appointments and consults.
• Monitors clinics' access to care
• Monitors Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) usage, ensuring insurance is collected at the time of appointments.
• Keep aware of rapidly changing regulations, directives, software patches, programs and processes involved in the delivery of the healthcare benefits package.
• Assist with the clean-up of the Encounter Action Required Report (EARR) and delinquent recall report and support clinics regarding utilization and clinic profile management.
• Receives and screens phone calls.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Stocks basic office supplies as needed.
• Assists veterans seeking emergent/urgent care and schedules appointments accurately.
• Utilizes call lists and telephones veterans to pre-register them before their visits when necessary.
• Oversee the status of work for all lower grade MSA positions working in the various clinical services.
• Make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
• Provides on-the-job training for new and current employees.
• Assist Supervisor MSA and leadership on taskings as needed.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned by Supervisor MSA

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 523-F1117
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is a NAGE bargaining unit position.
• Position is in the excepted service.
• Will be required to travel to other campuses within VA Boston Healthcare System as needed.
• Current and former federal employees must submit copies of their most recent non-award SF50 (notice of personnel action). The SF50 must identify the position, title, series, grad, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or excepted). In some cases, more than one SF50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Starting at $61,144 Per Year (GS 7)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures readiness for the patient visits through scheduling appointments and consults.
• Monitors clinics' access to care
• Monitors Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) usage, ensuring insurance is collected at the time of appointments.
• Keep aware of rapidly changing regulations, directives, software patches, programs and processes involved in the delivery of the healthcare benefits package.
• Assist with the clean-up of the Encounter Action Required Report (EARR) and delinquent recall report and support clinics regarding utilization and clinic profile management.
• Receives and screens phone calls.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).
• Stocks basic office supplies as needed.
• Assists veterans seeking emergent/urgent care and schedules appointments accurately.
• Utilizes call lists and telephones veterans to pre-register them before their visits when necessary.
• Oversee the status of work for all lower grade MSA positions working in the various clinical services.
• Make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
• Provides on-the-job training for new and current employees.
• Assist Supervisor MSA and leadership on taskings as needed.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned by Supervisor MSA

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 523-F1117
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is a NAGE bargaining unit position.
• Position is in the excepted service.
• Will be required to travel to other campuses within VA Boston Healthcare System as needed.
• Current and former federal employees must submit copies of their most recent non-award SF50 (notice of personnel action). The SF50 must identify the position, title, series, grad, step, tenure and type of service (competitive or excepted). In some cases, more than one SF50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Starting at $61,144 Per Year (GS 7)

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Medical Support Assistant at a VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The incumbent is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides supervisory administrative support to the assigned section. Work is performed collaboratively in a Interdisciplinary Coordinate Care delivery model (Patient Aligned Care Team or Specialty Care Setting). Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of lower medical support assistants.
• Establishing work priorities, identifying developmental training needs of employees and provides or arranges for training when required.
• Working closely with management to identify and develop training which meets the needs of the MSA and administrative/clinical data capture requirements.
• Reviewing work produced and analyzes weekly reports to evaluate production and takes appropriate action to resolve backlogs, scheduling errors, ICB Capture, EARR Review and Pre-Registration Data.
• Conducting regular staff meetings with the medical support assistants to update them on policy changes and new procedures.
• Attending required section meetings and other meetings throughout the facility as deemed appropriate.
• Serving on workgroups and/or committees as deemed appropriate.
• Assisting in audits or studies relating to the clinical setting.
• Acting as liaison with the Medical Support Assistants, Medical staff, Nursing staff and other services offering expert advice on administrative details and procedures relative to areas and will evaluate problematic areas and present findings to management and respective Service Line designees for corrective action.
• Performing work involving collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of several VA, VISN, and local programs (i.e. Advanced Clinic Access Procedures, Electronic Waiting List, KIOSKs, Missed Opportunities, Consultation Management, Encounter Actions, Clinic Profile management and utilization and Patient Reminder Phone calls).
• Assisting in the planning, review, and reporting of data.
• Establishing protocols and coordinates incoming data from a variety of sources.
• Performing a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety or reports.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Remote: Not Authorized
Telework: Ad-hoc
Functional Statement #: Supervisory Medical Support Assistant/PDF01629
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is not an AFGE or NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Positions are covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOCs as needed for coverage.
• Current or former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.

Starting at $63,782 Per Year (GS 8)

Treatment Room Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight body mass index Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings Ear irrigation Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area. Conduct chronic disease health reviews Conduct LD / SMI health reviews Conduct NHS health checks Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Responsibility for Information Processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate. Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition. Organisation/Quality The post-holder will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work, implementing improvements where required. Ensure that you are familiar with the Practices Policies available in the practice staff handbook Ensure that you undertake all mandatory training as per the practices Training Policy. Attend the practices Protected Learning Time Sessions. Maintain your CPD and ensure you revalidate all the necessary skills and qualifications in a timely manner. Cold chain management (logging fridge temperatures and downloading dataloggers, informing appropriate person if any concerns. Checking emergency equipment and ensuring equipment is in date Supporting the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) to achieve and support patients with specific disease areas. (this can incorporate quite a lot but we need to see where it develops) Safeguarding Affinity Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staff should ensure that they are aware of the organisations policy and procedures for safeguarding and discharge their responsibilities for safeguarding effectively. It is individual staff members responsibility to maintain competences with regards to levels of safeguarding training commensurate with individual roles. Staff should report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies in line with the safeguarding policy. Equality and diversity Act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures. Respect the privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers, visitors and co-workers. They must be treated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc. Follow the Practice Chaperoning policy. Be aware of statutory procedures, local guidance and referral criteria regarding protection of children and vulnerable adults, including Practice policies. Follow the guidance and policies and take action in an appropriate manner. Health, safety and security Wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and clothing at all times in accordance with the Infection Control Standard Operating Procedure. Apply appropriate infection-control measures and maintain work areas in each clinical room, in accordance with the Infection Control Standard Operating Procedure, so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified including: Hand washing Universal hygiene procedures Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Follow Health and Safety Policies and guidelines, including fire procedures and those pertaining to clinical areas of risk. Use safe working procedures and report incidents using the incident reporting system. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient Confidentiality and ensuring dignity and respect of patients The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. This includes written and verbally communicated information. The job holder should at all times treat patients with dignity and respect and actively seek to assure an environment that facilitates this. Communication & working relationships To be responsible for ones own behaviour to effectively create a working environment that has a good team spirit, is professional in orientation and has mutual respect amongst colleagues. Establishing and maintaining effective communication and constructive input to areas of service development and systems re-design. Training and Development You will be required to complete the mandatory training and ensure you embrace the Training & Development Policy. You are also required to attend the monthly Protected Learning Time meetings You must have competency evidence for venapuncture and BP. Training will be provided for dressings, basic wound checks, suture / staple removal. Special Working Conditions You may be asked to work at other premises owned or associated to the practice. This will be subject to reasonable request in terms of travel compared to the routine site of work. You may also be asked from time to time to be flexible in your working hours as per the needs of the practice. You will be required to wear a uniform and/or scrubs. Teamwork Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care. Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of services and referral mechanisms and policies to meet patient need. Other You will be required to work at other premises owned or associated to Affinity Care. This will be subject to reasonable request in terms of travel compared your routine site of work. You may also be asked from time to time to be flexible in your working hours as per the needs of the practice. You will be required to: Give good and regular attendance. Maintain a tidy and organised work area. Any other duty as requested, including covering for absent colleagues. This job description is subject to periodic review and amendment in consultation with the post-holder in the light of changing circumstances. REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1994 Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1994 (Exceptions) Order 1995. Applicants for posts are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in disciplinary action or dismissal by the Trust. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an applicant of a position to which the order applies.