Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job 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. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

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

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

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

e. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics and dementia/mental health reviews.

f. Carry out BMI checks as directed.

g. Act as a chaperone as required

h. Undertake venepuncture

i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

j. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

k. Carry out ECGs as requested

l. Carry out B12 injections

m. When trained, carry out NHS Health Checks

n. When trained, carry out Smoking cessation

o. When trained, carry out learning disability health checks

p. Diabetes screening to include foot checks

q. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

r. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

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

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

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

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

Skills and Personal Qualities

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
• 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
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

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

Adur Health Partnership

Address

Shoreham Health Centre

Pond Road

Shoreham-by-sea

West Sussex

BN43 5US

Employer's website

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