Health Care Assistant

5 months ago


Lydney, United Kingdom Drs Edwards, Hayes, Clearly & Grant Full time

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, personal skills and competence and staffing levels: 1. Undertake new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks 2. Support the practice nurse team with health promotion programmes 3.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, blood glucose, recording findings accurately 4. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly 5. Undertake wound care, swabs, dressings and other clinical tasks as required or directed by clinical staff 6. Support the practice nurse team with the management of chronic disease clinics 7.

Carry out BMI checks as directed 8. Act as a chaperone as required 9. When trained, undertake venepuncture and INR testing/monitoring 10. When trained, administer flu vaccinations and other vaccination campaigns 11.

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse 12. Carry out ECGs as requested 13. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation 14. Provide support during minor procedures such as coil fitting and removal as required 15.

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session 16. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance 17. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy 18. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate 19.

Participate in practice audits as directed 20. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care 21. Support and participate in shared learning within the Practice 22. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota (if applicable) 23.

Undertake Diabetic foot checks once training complete/competent


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