HCA - Prevention and Physical Health programme

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our community-based prevention and physical health team supporting GP practices and local communities. This exciting role will support the delivery of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) case finding, stroke prevention initiatives, Severe Mental Illness (SMI) physical health checks, and wider health promotion programmes aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities. Working under appropriate clinical supervision and within established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, the postholder will undertake delegated clinical observations, screening activities, venepuncture, patient engagement, and health promotion interventions. The role will involve working closely with GP practices, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to support patients in accessing preventative healthcare services and improving their overall wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare or community settings who is passionate about prevention, patient care, and improving population health outcomes. The successful candidate will be approachable, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team whilst maintaining professional boundaries and high standards of confidentiality and patient care. The role is non-diagnostic and does not involve independent clinical decision-making., To support the delivery of community-based prevention and physical health programmes across GP practices and community settings, including:

• Atrial Fibrillation (AF) case finding and stroke prevention initiatives
• Severe Mental Illness (SMI) physical health checks
• Health promotion and prevention programmes
The postholder will work under appropriate clinical supervision and within clearly defined protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to:
• Identify and engage eligible patients
• Undertake delegated clinical observations, screening and health checks
• Accurately document and transfer clinical information
• Support patient engagement, prevention and health improvement
• Escalate concerns appropriately to registered clinicians
The role is non-diagnostic and does not involve independent clinical decision-making.

DGS Health is a GP Federation based in Gravesend, North Kent. We are comprised of 100% of local GP practices across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. We pride ourselves on being clinically led and managerially enabled and like to ensure we recruit people who share our ethos and culture. We are a small and friendly but growing organisation, employing over 33 people across a range of roles. Our services include urgent treatment services, paramedic home visiting, care home support and frailty nursing. We employ a diverse range of roles including nurses, administrators, Paramedics and GP's.