Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant (this list is not exhaustive, and some roles and responsibilities may not be dealt with by all members of the team). 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.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

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

c.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

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

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

f.Carry out BMI checks as directed

g.Act as a chaperone as required

h.When trained, undertake venepuncture

i.When trained, administer flu vaccinations

j.Carry out ECGs as requested

k.Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

l.Provide support during minor operations as required

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

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

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

p.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

q.Administration of B12 and Pneumovax under PSD, according to protocol. Updated yearly with Lead Nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• - Ear syringing certification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a primary care environment
• - Experience of working with the general public
• - Experience of working in a healthcare setting

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
• - System one

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Westbank Practice

Address

Starcross Surgery

Church Street

Starcross

EX6 8PZ

Employer's website

https://www.westbankpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)