Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties:

Undertake phlebotomy (venepuncture).

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.

Measuring and recording:

• blood pressure
• pulse rate and rhythm
• temperature
• height and weight
• body mass index

Perform ECGs and record results accurately.

Blood glucose monitoring.

Provide wound care, dressings, and suture/clip removal (as trained).

Support long-term condition management by performing routine checks (e.g. diabetes foot checks, spirometry if trained).

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations (following appropriate training and PGD/PSD protocols).

To provide care in accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This may involve some level of decision making and prioritising using guidelines as developed in the treatment room team.

Ability to undertake patient observations and recognise what is normal, reporting back to appropriate health care professional.

Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers.

Participate in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine.

Contribute to the legibility and accuracy of the patients/clients care plan/records and/or other reports. Contribute to the effectiveness of the established communication/ reporting system.

Participate in regular team meetings and attend unit and other meetings as and when required.

Undertake extended professional development.

Follow and implement care plans as devised by registered staff in a variety of settings.

To ensure that you and others function in the surgery's clinical governance framework, including risk management.

Organisational/administrative duties

To work as an effective member of the practice team and support the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care.

Monitoring and ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels as delegated in coordination with Lead Nurse and Nurse Administrator.

General clerical work including photocopying, filing, general office organisation, liaison and referrals as necessary.

Able to deal with unexpected situations relating to treatment room in an appropriate manner and refer on to an appropriate person.

Take the initiative in providing support to the registered staff and other practice team members to enable them to extend their roles.

To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on treatment room activities.

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Education and research duties

Participate in training programmes and personal development appropriate to the post.

Guide bank staff and new staff with the protocols and policies of the treatment room.

Participate and contribute to providing a learning environment for students and any other staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (or equiv) grade 4 or above.

Desirable

• Care Certificate.
• Related healthcare qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ.

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working as an HCA in a primary healthcare setting

Essential Skills and personal characteristics

Essential

• Caring and kind
• Cheerful and friendly
• Willing to be hands-on with patients
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Able to work in a team but use their own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, including listening
• Good organisational skills
• Good observational skills
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Pervious experience working with EMIS

Employer details

Employer name

Bridge View Medical

Address

67 Coronation Road

Bristol

BS3 1AS

Employer's website

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