Healthcare Assistant

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 oximitery, 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, undertake venepuncture

j.When trained, administer flu vaccinations

k.When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

l.Carry out ECGs as requested

m.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n.Provide support during minor operations and IUCD clinics as required

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

p.Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

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

r.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsEssentialDesirable
• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate

Desirable

• Vaccination certification
• Phlebotomy 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Downs Medical Practice

Address

Newick Health Centre

Marbles Road

Newick

East Sussex

BN8 4LR

Employer's website

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