HCA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Phlebotomy tasks and the accurate recording and handling of samples.

Taking patients blood pressure and monitoring accurately.

Ear irrigation

H Pylori tests

Obtaining finger prick samples for Warfarin monitoring using INR star

Dressings for post op/Chromic care, following local recommendation and complying with infection control principles and practice.

Suture/ clip removal

Administer vaccinations including Flu, Pneumococcal, B12.

Administer live vaccinations including Shingles, MMR, Nasal Flu

Pre diabetic/CHD checks including diabetic foot checks

NHS health checks

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of clinical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and data recording

Assisting the Lead Nurse with infection control processes

Clinical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking clinical consulting rooms

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• Patient Health checks inc. height, weight, BP, pulse
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• 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
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (level 2 or 3 ) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Ear syringing certification
• Immunisations
• ECGs
• Chaperone procedure
• Spirometry
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• SystmOne user skills
• Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm

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

Central Surgery Oadby

Address

29 Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

Employer's website

https://www.thecentralsurgeryoadby.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)