To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Main duties of the job
The core responsibilities of the HCA are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
* Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, and record findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required
* Support the practice nursing team with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone when required
* Undertake venepuncture once trained
* Administer flu vaccinations once trained
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with practice IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
A multi-site practice serving a patient population of approximately 13,000.
A large multi-disciplinary team providing a supportive work environment.
Job responsibilities
In addition to the core responsibilities, the HCA may be requested to:
* Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
* Support and participate in shared learning throughout the organisation
* Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
* Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in a GP practice
* Has or is working towards Healthcare qualification
* Experience with SystmOne
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Qualifications
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Record clinical notes
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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