Healthcare Assistant specialising in Ear wax removal

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary role is to assist the surgery in Ear wax removal clinics. although there may be a requirement to carry out other tasks as detailed below; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels, and subject to adequate experience and training in these areas.

a. Use a range of wax removal processes specifically Microsuction, Water Irrigation and Manual. Perform ear wax removal as appropriate. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

b. Complete patient Heath checks.

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, 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, if you have prior experience in this area.

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. Undertake venepuncture, if prior experience in this area

j. Administer flu vaccinations after appropriate training.

k. Carry out ECGs as requested, after appropriate training if required

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as required, , after appropriate training if required

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

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

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

q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

r. Smoking cessasstion clinics, after appropriate training if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ear syringing certification

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Microsuction certification

Experience

Essential

• Ear wax removal experience
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• EMIS user
• Chaperone experience

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

West Walk Surgery

Address

21 West Walk

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4AX

Employer's website

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