Overview
Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: £12.50 to £15.00 per hour
Job Reference: A2303-25-0007
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Main duties of the job
To conduct phlebotomy and Health Care Assistant clinics in line with Practice Policies and Procedures
* Conduct comprehensive patient medical and family histories to assist clinical decision-making
* Conduct Urinalysis
* Stock management
* Perform blood sample collection through venipuncture for laboratory analysis
* Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and height
* Assist in the delivery of immunisation programs, including seasonal flu vaccinations
* Administer intramuscular B12 injections
* Wound dressings
* Aid in chronic disease management, including chronic disease reviews, contributing to QOF achievement
* Undertake health assessments and screening procedures
* Assess risks related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney function, using established guidelines
Patient Engagement and Administrative Duties
* Identify patients eligible for health screening and proactively invite them
* Handle patient communications with professionalism, always ensuring confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified as a phlebotomist
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate, or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* At least two years of experience as a Health Care Assistant within a primary care or community health setting
* Experience supporting patients with complex needs, frailty, or long-term conditions
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.
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