Health Care Assistant in Primary Care

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. Undertake new patient health checks

b. Phlebotomy when trained

c. When trained undertake and manage INR for patients, and calibration of the INR Star equipment

d. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

e. Assist and support in minor operations clinics

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

g. Facilitate routine, lying and standing and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

h. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

i. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

j. Carry out BMI checks as directed

k. Act as a chaperone as required

l. When trained, to administer vaccinations

m. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

n. Carry out ECGs as requested

o. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

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

q. Ensure fridges temperatures and TAGS are recorded and they are cleaned routinely in accordance with practice policy

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

s. Regularly check emergency bag, oxygen cylinders and anaphylaxis box equipment

t. Check and order stock as required ensuring levels as per practice policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
• Healthcare qualification or working towards

Desirable

• Qualified in phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3

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

Cirencester Health Group

Address

1 St. Peters Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

GL7 1RF

Employer's website

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