Job responsibilities
Phlebotomy Perform
venepunture to obtain blood samples for laboratory tests. Establish reason and
type of blood tests required either denoted by GPs, ANPs, PNs, pts Chronic
Disease needs or Health check metrics. They need to be able to document samples
and order tests using appropriate software and form(s) in accordance with
requests and requirements of laboratory for labelling etc. Document action
taken on medical records.
Anticoagulation / INRs
Undertake near patient testing of blood to obtain coagulation measure and
record this in SystmOne integrated INRstar and act in accordance with protocol
including recording action on patient medical record.
Urine specimens Understand
principles and reasons for urine testing. Test samples with Uristix/Multistix
and, if necessary, forward to the Path lab for analysis in accordance with
protocol. Record action taken and communicated to patient. Safely transfer urine to appropriate
containers for required tests.
Wound assessment and renewal of dressings Understand the basics of wound management and be able to
identify when a simple renewal of dressing is appropriate and when a wound
needs to be examined by a doctor/nurse. Apply dressings to wounds on different
parts of the body. Print off prescriptions for dressings as appropriate.
Health data and records check
Depending on the Health check required. Use
the SystmOne templates to gather and record basic health metrics. Signpost
patients to appropriate healthcare professionals as needed.
ECG recordings (routine & urgent)
Prepare patient for ECG test explain purpose and method of procedure attach
the ECG recorder upload reading to patient record. Notify GP and ensure
result is communicated to patient. Clean and safely store ECG equipment.
Specimens for Pathology laboratory -
Ensure that specimens brought in by patients or taken by doctors or nurses are properly
labelled and documented ready for collection by the pathology service courier.
Chaperoning Assist
GPs, ANPs and Nurses who need a chaperone (Level 3 Safeguarding trained) in the
room during consultations / examination procedures.
Blood Pressure measurement
Take BP measurements and appropriate action in line with the practice
Hypertension Protocol.
Body Mass Index Take
and record height and weight and other appropriate measurements e.g., waist.
Calculate BMI and communicate to patient. Provide weight management guidance as
appropriate. Record action taken and communicated to patient. Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare
professionals as needed for full assessment and possible weight loss plan and
medication.
B12
Injections Administer B12 injections under the guidance/referral of the GP. You must have a Patient Specific Directive
(PSD) before you proceed.
NHS Health Checks for 40 to 74yr olds Undertake Health Checks as commissioned
by NHS England. This may include measurement of cholesterol and glucose using
near patient testing equipment. Record results and help to gather the metrics
for assessment and further signposting as required. Refer to doctor/nurse as
appropriate.
Ear irrigation undertake ear irrigation procedures
in accordance with the agreed protocol and best practice.
Diet
and weight advice provide patients with diet and weight management advice
and support in accordance with the agreed protocol and best practice.
Treatment Room Equipment
Identify types of equipment used in the medical practice consulting and
treatment rooms. Ensure each has a unique log and has purchase/guarantee and
operating instructions are safely kept and accessible. Identify how each device
should be cleaned and sterilised. Undertake cleaning and sterilising procedures
as appropriate. Ensure each piece of equipment is stored correctly and working.
Quality Controls on
NPT devices: Undertake
Quality Control checks on Near Patient Testing Devices such as CoaguChek and
CardioChek to ensure they are performing accurately. Maintain records for CQC
inspection.
Doctors Rooms Undertake
weekly checks to ensure doctors consulting rooms are adequately stocked with in
date consumables. Managed through the
stock Management Procedure.
Stock Control and Ordering
Keep stocks of nursing consumables in neat and tidy storage, clearly labelled,
in line with the Stock Management Procedure.
Assist GP with Minor Surgery & Contraception implants/coils Prepare room, sterile environment
equipment in place and working, specimen forms completed, and samples are
labelled. Advise patients on aftercare.
Cold
chain - To ensure that
drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature daily to
maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain. Document readings according to policy and
protocols if directed by the practice nurse on duty. In the event of out of
range readings act in accordance with policy.
Chronic Disease Management -
Initial appointment for blood test and record agreed measurements and health
status information prior to annual review with Practice Nurse.
Appointments - book
patient appointments as needed and in line with appointments protocol.
Extended Access
participate in supporting Extended Access appointments as required.
Vaccinations / Injections: - If trained and competent HCAs can administer
seasonal flu vaccines, Pneumococcal, and Shingles vaccinations to patients who
have been individually vetted and approved by a GP or Registered Nurse to
receive these vaccinations using a PSD (Patient specific Directive).
Clinical research: Complete Good Clinical Practice training so that you
can run through questionnaires and documentation to capture patient data and
where needed perform tasks and blood tests etc to transmit to various research
bodies. Training provided by lead GP Dr Sanford and NP Becky George.
Other duties - as
assigned
