PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the core responsibilities of the primary care health care assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, or embark on extensive training to undertake new responsibilities, due to the shifting nature of secondary care services into primary care; this will be dependent upon factors such as GP contractual requirements, workload and staffing levels.
Phlebotomy
* Venepuncture as instructed by Doctor or Nurse.
* Complete necessary path lab request forms and consign to path lab using ICE software.
* Input data on practice-based computer system (PCS).
* Safe waste disposal of sharps etc.
Wound Care
* Wound swabs as instructed by Doctor or Nurse.
* Apply dressings as instructed by Doctor or Nurse.
* Ensure safe disposal of waste as per practice protocol.
Blood Pressure Checks
* Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of Doctor or Senior Nurse.
ECG Testing
* Perform ECG as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of Doctor or Senior Nurse.
Spirometry Testing
* Accreditation required or willingness to undertake accredited training for both Adult and Child.
24 Hour BP Monitoring
* Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of Doctor or Nurse.
* Arrange Home loan BP administration as per protocol.
Urine Checks
* Dips, pregnancy testing, etc.
Health Checks and Admin
* Input all data (information) onto practice computer system.
* Identify carers and record information onto computer system.
Long Term Condition Reviews
* Perform monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of Doctor or Nurse.
Frailty/Elderly Assessment Reviews
* Protocol to be agreed. Envisaged tasks include routine health screens, patient questionnaires, and practice flu/covid/pneumococcal immunisation programme.
Stock Control and Room Management
* Order path lab and cytology stock and medical supplies as required.
* Order stock for Doctors and Nurses room and ensure rooms are ready for use.
* Weekly Emergency Drug Bag monitoring/replacement of stock.
IT, Keyboard Skills & Computer Skills
* Possess working knowledge of practice computer system and simple troubleshooting techniques.
* Be knowledgeable of Information Governance and Data Quality Principles.
* Manage tasks within System One daily and access practice intranet staff pages daily.
Patient Information Leaflets Distribution
* Distribute leaflets regarding health promotion and lifestyle as necessary.
Attend Practice Meetings and Training
* Attend all practice meetings and any training events that support your role.
Incidents & Risk Management
* Report all incidents or equipment faults to Practice Manager or Senior Nurse.
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