Helath 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. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse

l. Carry out ECGs as requested

m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

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

q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in

accordance with the practice IPC policy

r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care or a GP Practice
• Experience of working within a nursing team

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Qualified in phlebotomy
• Ear syringing training
• ECG training
• Spirometry training

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core hours

Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS / System one / Vision user skills

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

Primary Health Care Centre

Address

South Road

Chopwell

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE17 7BU

Employer's website

http://www.chopwellmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)