Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To support in the delivery of care to the practice population working to protocols within a multi disciplined team under the direction of the lead nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Measure and record the following height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse updating records as required

Undertake urinalysis after appropriate training

Undertake ECGs after appropriate training

Undertake spirometry after appropriate training

Undertake phlebotomy collecting blood samples by venepuncture and ensuring all protocols for handling, labeling and documenting specimens are adhered to. Prepare samples for transport to laboratory.

Administer injections under an individualized prescription. PSD or PGD ensuring safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Undertake dressings within range of training and competence

Act as chaperone

Provide health promotion literature

Check and Stock consulting rooms with clinical supplies, checking current supplies in date

Empty clinical waste, stock hand towels and soap dispensers in all clinical rooms

Check and stock resuscitation trolleys

Understand and follow infection control procedures

Prepare clinical area and equipment for specific clinical sessions including minor operations

Assist GP in minor ops and coil/implant clinic

Carry out all duties in a professional manner adhering to policies and procedures and conforming to current Health and Safety policies and protocols

Provide clerical assistance to the lead nurse including support in the recall of patients for clinics

Contribute to clinical governance through participation in risk assessments, audit and research as directed by the lead nurse

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice disease registers and maintain clinical records

Support the development of protocols within the practice

Liaise with other members of the primary care team

Responsible for maintaining own professional development

Responsible for ensuring the practice medical equipment is managed and stocks in the treatment rooms are maintained drawing Health and Safety issues to the notice of the lead nurse.

Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk

All the above can be measured by feedback from the partners, team members, practice manager, lead nurse, number of complaints and the patient survey. Also by comparison with the standards set out in NVQ level 3

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a Primary care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use initiative under the supervision of qualified nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Hold the appropriate NVQ/QCF level 3

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

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Address

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Berw Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 2AA

Employer's website

https://www.eglwysbachsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)