Health Care 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. Phlebotomy

b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d. Carry out BMI checks as directed.

e. Act as a chaperone as required.

f. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

g. Carry out ECGs as requested.

h. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

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

Redhouse Medical Centre

Address

127 Renfrew Road

Sunderland

SR5 5PS

Employer's website

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