Job summary
To provide Health Care Assistant (HCA) services in a GP Surgery to the practice
population of Brotton Surgery.
Supported by the nursing
team within the practice, the HCA will deliver care within the boundaries of
their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Work alongside clinicians in the provision of patient care
Assist with minor surgery
Administer vaccinations as per HCA protocol
Phlebotomy
Follow up patients for wound care once reviewed by a registered clinician initially
Post-op procedures -suture and staple removal
Administer B12 injections as per HCA protocol
Assist with Learning Disability checks
Urinalysis
Measurement of height and weight- referring on when appropriate
Measurement of BP, temperature and pulse
Recording of ECGs
Ensure stock items are ordered and provided
Follow infection control standards
About us
We are a growing Practice with a friendly and professional team
and are looking for someone wonderful to join us.
We are a team serving 7,200 patients based in an area of natural
beauty, East Cleveland.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the
direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with
specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will
assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
ECG
recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning
duties
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Re-stocking
store rooms
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the
direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with
specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will
assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
ECG
recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning
duties
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Re-stocking
store rooms
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
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
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Immunisation and Vaccination
Experience
Essential
- EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GP SURGERY OR HOSPITAL.
Desirable
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Basic first aid knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Immunisation and Vaccination
Experience
Essential
- EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A GP SURGERY OR HOSPITAL.
Desirable
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Basic first aid knowledge
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.