Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary 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, 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. Carry out ECGs as requested

l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations as 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

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the General Public
• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Emis web user skills

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• ECG's
• Phlebotomy
• New patient checks including height, weight, B, pulse
• The ability to chaperone

Other Requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team

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

Fernbank Surgery

Address

Lytham Primary Care Centre

Victoria St

Lytham

Lancashire

FY8 5DZ

Employer's website

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