Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title - Healthcare Assistant

Line Manager - Nurse Manager

Hours per week - 24

Job Summary

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Undertake NHS Health Checks

b. To carry out step 1 Diabetic checks and Step 1 hypertension checks

c. To visit housebound patients to carry out Step 1 Diabetic checks and hypertension checks

d. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

e. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, then recording findings accurately

f. Facilitate home BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

g. To monitor B/p in clinic and act in accordance with findings

h. Carry out BMI checks as directed

i. Act as a chaperone as required

j. Undertake venepuncture

k. When trained, administer flu vaccinations/Vit B12 injections , Shingles and Pneumonia immunisations

l. Carry out ECGs as requested and report accordingly

m. Ensure specimens are tested, recorded and ready for onward transportation

n. Provide support during minor operations as required

o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy and disposed of accordingly

r. To follow correct clinical policy/procedure to use correct PPE equipment for correct procedure

In addition to the primary responsibilities the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

b. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Clinical Knowledge
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Step 1 Diabetic reviews including Foot checks
• Chaperone procedure
• Injections including vaccinations
• NHS Health checks
• Hypertension step 1 review
• Urinalysis and sample

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

• Qualifications
• Phlebotomy certification
• Ear syringing certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Personal Criteria

Essential

• Personal skills and qualities
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral),
• Strong IT skills,
• Clear, polite telephone manner,
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising),
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously,
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure,

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Systmone user skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bersted Green Surgery

Address

32 Durlston Drive

Bognor Regis

West Sussex

PO22 9TD

Employer's website

http://www.berstedgreensurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)