Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary: working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific patient guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.

Undertake new patient health checks

Undertake NHS Health checks

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

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

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease reviews

Carry out BMI checks as directed

ECGs

Deal with Specimens

Act as a chaperone as required

Venepuncture

Administer flu vaccinations

Administer pneumonia vaccinations

Administer B12 Injections

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

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

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordant with guidance

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

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

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

Participate in practice audits

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Effective time management (planning and 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 effective, 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.
• Effectively utilities resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• DBS Check.

Desirable

• Phlebotomy Certification.
• Ear Syringing Certification.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• ECGs.
• Venepuncture.
• New Patient Medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse.
• Chaperone procedure.
• Spirometry.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• EMIS.

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

Euxton Medical Centre

Address

Euxton Medical Centre

St. Marys Gate

Euxton

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 6AH

Employer's website

https://www.euxtonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)