Job summary
The healthcare assistant will deliver safe, high-quality primary care services to our patientsand assist the nursing and clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education,working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
Phlebotomy
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by clinical team
Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Assist clinicians in carrying out minor clinical procedures including cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, NHS health checks, etc.
Routine blood pressures/blood glucose
- Flu, pneumococcal, shingles vaccinations, B12 injections
About us
Bath Road Surgery is a dynamic
and progressive teaching practice serving a diverse patient population in the
heart of Hounslow. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we are committed to providing high-quality,
patient-centred care through our multidisciplinary team. As part of the
Hounslow Health Primary Care Network, we collaborate closely with partner
practices to deliver innovative and integrated healthcare.
We currently serve a list of
over 14,000 patients with a team that includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists,
healthcare assistants, physician associates, social prescribers, and wellbeing
coaches. Our environment promotes learning, development, and collaborative
practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height, weight, waist circumference and Body Mass Index, measurement of legs for compression hosiery, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics and health promotion programmes
Act as a chaperone as required
Administer flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccinations and 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 accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Process and manage laboratory samples requested by clinical team
Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, routine blood pressure, blood glucose, urine dips etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height, weight, waist circumference and Body Mass Index, measurement of legs for compression hosiery, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics and health promotion programmes
Act as a chaperone as required
Administer flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccinations and 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 accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Process and manage laboratory samples requested by clinical team
Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, routine blood pressure, blood glucose, urine dips etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination 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.
