Job role: Healthcare Assistant
Company name:NHS Jobs
Job Reference:A4801-25-0001
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About the Job:
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 training. Training will be offered where required.
* Undertake new patient health checks. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
* Carry out BMI checks as directed.
* Act as a chaperone as required.
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
* Provide support during minor operations and in family planning clinics as required.
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
* 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.
* Carry out ECGs as requested.
* Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
* Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
* Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
* When trained, administer injections.
* When trained, undertake venepuncture.
* Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the GP Partners or Management.
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