Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform all related Healthcare Assistant duties, including, but not exhaustive:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

BP recording

Phlebotomy

Basic wound care

Administer Flu Vaccinations and other medications with appropriate training and under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/ANPs/ACPs/Nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and/or womens health clinics

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Assisting in the provision of care for long term conditions as required (and with appropriate training and guidance)

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

To maintain accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Have the ability to use own judgment and resourcefulness

A commitment to maintain a high professional standard and keep up to date with all aspects of care relevant to the post, taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance

A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager

A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

An awareness of own limitations and experience

To work at all times within the scope of professional practice and to follow practice policies, standards and guidance

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Care Certificate or equivalent
• Healthcare Assistant experience and experience working in General Practice

Desirable

• Spirometry training
• Diabetic screening
• Compression and Doppler training
• Suture removal

Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS web

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

Integrated Care Partnership

Address

The Old Cottage Hospital

Alexandra Road

Epsom

KT17 4BL

Employer's website

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