Healthcare Assitant

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. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

b. Assist in the assessment and surveillance of patients health & wellbeing

c. Undertake new patient health checks

d. Support with health promotion programmes

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

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

g. Undertake wound care, dressings and suture removal

h. Support the practice with the management of chronic disease clinics (to include diabetic reviews and foot check)

i. Carry out BMI checks as directed

j. Act as a chaperone as required

k. Undertake venepuncture

l. Administer adult flu, pneumococcal, COVID, RSV & Shingles vaccinations etc.

m. Administer B12 Injections

n. Carry out ear irrigation

o. Carry out ECGs

p. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

q. Provide support during minor operations as required

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

s. Ensure vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording of fridges and are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance

t. Maintaining and re-ordering of stock and vaccines

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

v. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

w. Ensure a timely recall of patients for ongoing care including disease management reviews

x. To support monitoring and actioning of test results

y. Actioning of read coding and summarising medical records

z. Other clinical tasks as required (within your scope)

aa. Other admin tasks as required (within your scope)

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Vaccination Certification
• Ear Syringing Certification

Desirable

• Spirometry Certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience recording basic clinical observations

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Additional

Essential

• Ability to perform observations safely
• Understanding of infection control
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach
• Reliable, flexible, and organised. Willing to work outside of core office hours
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Calm under pressure
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to work towards basic Welsh skills (in line with Welsh Language Standards)
• Knowledge of NHS Wales vaccination & screening programmes
• Understanding of 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

Riverside Medical Practice

Address

Pontllanfraith Health Centre

Blackwood Road

Pontllanfraith

Blackwood

Gwent

NP12 2YU

Employer's website

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