Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the core responsibilities of the primary care health care assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, or embark on extensive training to undertake new responsibilities, due to the shifting nature of secondary care services into primary care; this will be dependent upon factors such as GP contractual requirements, workload and staffing levels.

• Phlebotomy. Venepuncture as instructed by Doctor or Nurse. Complete necessary path lab request forms and consign to path lab using ICE software. Input data on practice-based computer system (PCS). Safe waste disposal of sharps etc
• Wound Care. Wound swabs as instructed by Doctor or Nurse. Apply dressings as instructed by doctor or Nurse. Ensure safe disposal of waste as per practice protocol
• Blood pressure checks. Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or senior nurse
• ECG testing Perform ECG as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or senior nurse.
• Spirometry testing (*accreditation required) Desired or willingness to undertake accredited training for both Adult and Child)
• 24 Hour BP monitoring Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or nurse
• Arrange Home loan BP administration as per protocol
• Urine checks (dips, pregnancy testing, etc)
• Health Checks and Admin. Input all data (information) onto practice computer system.
• Carers. Identify carers (record information onto computer system).
• Long Term Condition Reviews Perform monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or nurse
• Frailty/Elderly assessment reviews. * Protocol to be agreed. However, it is envisaged that routine health screens, patient questionnaires, practice flu/covid/pneumococcal immunisation programme, liaise with other nurses within the team to raise awareness of health promotion (i.e., reduce smoking etc)
• Contribute to practice targets. To play proactive role in gathering clinical data either planned or opportunistically for QOF (quality and outcomes framework) and PCN Investment and improvement framework as well as local enhanced service markers
• Contribute to practice achievement of the CQC standards
• Stock Control and Room Management. Order path lab and cytology stock and medical supplies as required. Order stock for doctors and nurses room (gloves, cotton wool, urine testing kits, plasters, sharps bins etc) and ensure rooms are always ready for use. To include weekly Emergency Drug Bag monitoring/replacement of stock
• IT, Keyboard skills & Computer skills. Possess working knowledge of practice computer system and simple trouble shooting techniques. Report of problems to IT helpdesk. Be Knowledgeable of Information Governance and Data Quality Principles (including Data protection act, Freedom of Information and Access to health Records. Must check email inbox daily. Manage tasks within System one daily and access practice intranet staff pages daily.
• DMARD monitoring desirable reporting and undertake blood testing as per practice guidelines
• Prediabetes monitoring
• Patient information leaflets distribution. Issue leaflets to provide backup information regarding health promotion and lifestyle as necessary.
• Attend practice meetings and undertake training as necessitates the position.
• Incidents & Risk management. Report all incidents or equipment faults to Practice Manager or Senior nurse. At all times adhere to company policies to ensure risk kept to minimum.
• Attend and contribute to all Practice meetings and any training events that support your role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Care Certificate
• Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

• Ear syringing certification

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

FARROW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address

177 Otley Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 0HX

Employer's website

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