Improved Access Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The HCA will work under the supervision of a Practice Nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner or GP performing nursing tasks, investigative procedures such as ECG’s, phlebotomy and undertake simple wound care.

Main Responsibilities

· Working within guidelines for, undertake and record the following tasks

· Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for Path lab investigation

· Health checks

· ECGs & linking in with GP or Advanced Clinical Practitioner for review )

· Phlebotomy

· The measurement of:

     Ø Blood pressure

     Ø Pulse rate and rhythm

     Ø Respiratory rate

     Ø Temperature

     Ø Height and Weight

     Ø Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index

     Ø Diabetic foot check

· Chaperoning duties

· Under take simple wound care and be able to (with training):-

· Recognise when wounds are not responding and seek advice appropriately

· Provide care for uncomplicated wounds and apply a range of dressings according to assessed need under the direction of a registered nurse

· Ascertain pain level caused by wounds and seek advice appropriately

· Advise patients on general health care and promote disease prevention opportunistically.

· Undertake equipment checks / ordering as delegated by Practice Nurse on site

· Undertake clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

· Maintaining stock levels of Taurus stock items

· Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

· Identify carers and encourage registration with carers support agency

· Record fridge temperatures, reporting deviances to hub GP

· Undertake Quality control tests for d-dimer / BNP equipment

· Work with receptionist to secure safe storage of Taurus equipment at the end of clinical session.

· With receptionist dispose of clinical and domestic waste from rooms used by Taurus

· Work with receptionist to ensure safe and secure closure of building at end of working day

· Be able to recognise need for urgent /emergency care taking immediate necessary action, calling for help and alerting clinicians for example in the event of anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest.

· Know and adhere to guidelines for the management of samples

· Have the insight and confidence to recognise and work at all times within the boundaries of safe practice based on your own competence and the limitations of the HCA role

· To carry any other appropriate duties as required.

Higher grade duties for those with additional training:

· Under supervisor of the PSD, provide Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations during campaigns

· B12 injections

· Suture removal

To carry any other appropriate duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• For phlebotomists:
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Working knowledge of needle stick injury policy.
• Experience of working in Primary Care undertaking duties as listed in job description.
• Experience of consulting with patients.
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care undertaking duties as listed in job description.
• Experience of consulting with patients.
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment.
• Experience of EMIS WEB clinical system and using templates.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

Essential

• For phlebotomists:
• Phlebotomy training / qualification adults and children.

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 + 2 health and social care.
• Care certificate (new to practice from April 2015).
• Wound care training.
• Phlebotomy.
• In date CPR training (within 18 months).

Employer details

Employer name

Taurus Healthcare Limited

Address

Suite 1, Berrows Business Centre

Bath Street

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 2HE

Employer's website

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