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: Patient Care 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 Facilitate routine BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Clinical Duties Phlebotomy Administer flu vaccinations Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Operational Support Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session, sharing stock control duties Ensure sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate