Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform ECGs and has a clear understanding of the protocol and maintenance of the machine

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure monitoring

Wound care

Urine testing

Blood glucose Monitoring

Perform annual Spirometry tests and any new referrals which includes a reversibility test using a PSD under the direction of the Nurse

Calibration of Spirometer syringe and its maintenance. Documentation to support maintenance

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Daily refrigerator temperature checks and documentation and the understanding of what to do in a fridge failure

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Maintain high standards of documentation, accurate patients records and statistics in line with contract requirements

Works effectively as a team member

Attendance at Practice/Nurse/Doctors/Team meetings as appropriate

Attend CPD events organised by the practice or ICB as appropriate

Pulse oximetry

Taking of wound swabs after discussion with Practice Nurse

Suture/Clip removal

Smoking status and alcohol status (aware of methods of referral)

Record changes in patients observations which must be reported and acted upon

Be aware of accurate use of appointment times for appropriate tests

Time Management

The skill of venepuncture and management of adult patients blood tests as referred by Doctor, Nurse and hospital in line with requests, local and national guidelines

Taking of bloods of children under 16 but over 12 years of good build and after liaison with the Nurse

Arrange meetings with relevant representatives for wound care and tissue management

Arrange DMARD bloods according to patients care plans using a robust call and recall system

Calibration of INR monitor in line with National NEQUAS guidelines

Arrange annual gestational diabetes blood sugar tests using a robust call and recall system

Responsible for health promotion displays in the Treatment Room and Surgery

Assists in Clinical audit as required

Has a basic knowledge of the needs of the patient and practice according to guidelines and constraints within the GP contract

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within HCA role in GP Practice

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

The Health Care Complex

Address

The Health Care Complex

52 Lowmoor Road

Kirkby-in-ashfield

Nottingham

NG17 7BG

Employer's website

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