Qualified Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Depending upon the existing skills and experience of the most suitable candidate , the role will include aspects of the following :

-- To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction given by the practice nurses and general practitioners and undertake allocated tasks to agreed protocols.

-urinalysis,phlebotomy and preperation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Administering B12 injections

Home visits

Undertaking Health checks for patients with long term conditions and to gather data eg NHS Health checks, QOF data capturing.

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine preparations :

blood pressure/pulse rate and rhythm/height and weight body mass index/venepuncture/ ECG/ basic wound care/blood sugar readings/ assistance at coil clinics.

Recognise changes in patients observations and follow agreed protocols for reporting and acting upon those changes

Maintain an awareness of the principals of healthy living and provide relevant health promotion advice and literature to patient

Support to the Clinical Team

Ensure adequate clinical stock and medical stationery levels are maintained.

- Preparation of clinical rooms prior to use, including making sure that all rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is in good working order, reporting any problems to the Practice Manager

- Checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt

- Collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal

- On-going cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.

- All Practice staff are required to comply with Practice Safeguarding policies

- All Practice staff are required to complete mandatory E-learning.

Experience:- Previous experience in a healthcare setting .- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures- Strong communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work well in a team environment- Compassionate and empathetic nature- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
• Experience working within a healthcare team.
• Ability to do the following:
• blood pressure/pulse rate and rhythm/height and weight body mass index/venepuncture/ ECG/ basic wound care/blood sugar readings

Desirable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational 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

Burton Croft Surgery

Address

1 Shire Oak Street

Leeds

LS62AF

Employer's website

https://www.burtondocs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)