PCN Ageing well HCSW

Job summary

IMP PCN in Lincoln are looking for an experienced healthcare support worker to work within our ageing well team, namely the Enhanced Health in Care Homes team (EHCH).

We are looking for a candidate that is a team player who can organise their own workload.

This role will be predominantly working within our care homes and candidates should be confident working autonomously.

Full and part time hours will be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Phlebotomy
• Blood Pressures
• Recording heights and weight for patients
• ECGs
• Foot checks
• Care planning
• Supporting the wider Ageing well team

Job description

The post holder will:

• Undertake routine observations including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Temperature
  • Oxygen saturation
  • Weight and BMI
  • Blood glucose monitoring where appropriate
• Support frailty assessments and collection of clinical information.
• Assist clinicians during care home ward rounds.
• Monitor residents identified as high risk or requiring follow-up.
• Escalate any deterioration or safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician.
• Support falls monitoring and follow-up activity.
• Assist with implementation of personalised care and support plans.

• Participate in weekly care home ward rounds.
• Support preparation of resident reviews and MDT discussions.
• Collect information required for proactive reviews.
• Maintain communication with care home staff.
• Support residents and families to understand care plans and healthcare interventions.
• Assist in identifying residents who may benefit from anticipatory care planning or ReSPECT discussions.
• Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions through proactive monitoring and timely escalation.

• Provide compassionate support to residents and their families.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Support hydration, nutrition and monitoring programmes where appropriate.
• Signpost patients and relatives to relevant services.
• Support personalised care approaches.