Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Tasks may include depending on experience

• Phlebotomy
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Lifestyle monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Basic wound care
• Influenza and pneumococcal Immunisations
• B12 injections
• Health education including promoting the health benefits of a healthy diet and exercise

• Assisting GPs with womens health clinics and minor surgery clinics
• Chaperoning
• Check the emergency drugs and equipment
• ECG

Clerical tasks

• Input of general data and clinical information onto electronic patients records
• Stock taking and ordering supplies of clinical/medical equipment
• Restocking of clinical rooms as required
• Referral of patients to other medical or administrative personnel and voluntary agencies when appropriate
• Preparation of equipment for testing and servicing

Management/Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage own workload effectively within the practice clinic times
• Attend and contribute to monthly Practice meetings
• Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others and use equipment correctly in accordance with statutory legislation and practice policies at all times
• Work within the Primary Care Practice infection control principals and guidelines
• Conduct risk assessments in situations where personal, colleague or patient safety may be compromised
• Follow the practice procedures and policies for dealing with complaints, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Ensure that all those persons met within the course of the job are given equality of treatment and are not discriminated against

Research/Education and Training

• Assist in the evaluation of current practice and service provision by participating in the collection of data, clinical audit and user satisfaction surveys
• Participate in regular staff appraisals and performance reviews
• Undertake appropriate training or development courses as identified through the use of a Personal Development Plan
• Attend mandatory training as required
• Assist in the induction of new staff members

Communication/Key Working Relationships

• Liaise and work collaboratively with the GPs, nurses, practice staff and outside agencies as deemed appropriate
• Communicate effectively with patients reporting relevant information or concerns to senior staff promptly
• Explain clinical procedures to patients clearly in order to obtain informed consent
• Document written and electronic information accurately and professionally
• Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients, staff and information obtained in the course of employment in line with statutory legislation
• Recognise the limitations of own scope of knowledge and practice and be aware of when to refer to senior member of staff
• Other Duties and Responsibilities

In line with practice changes and service demands, Health Care Assistants are expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices and may be asked to assume other responsibilities consistent with their level of competence as required in order to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
• Care Certificate or equivalent
• Current phlebotomy qualification

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP Surgery, community of hospital setting

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

Wellspring Surgery

Address

Beam Street

Bristol

BS5 9QY

Employer's website

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