Healthcare Assitant

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 new patient health checks

b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

h. Act as a chaperone as required

i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

j. Carry out home visits for disabled and housebound patients

k. Carry out ECGs as requested

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation by 16:30 PM daily

m. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance - carry out daily monitoring of fridges

p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

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

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

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

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
• Phlebotomy certification
• Vaccination certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• ECGs
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Stephen's Health Centre

Address

Bow Community Hall

William Place

London

Greater London

E3 5ED

Employer's website

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