Healthcare Assistant

7 months ago

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom Newtons Practice Full time

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. 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: a.

Undertake new patient health check b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e.

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i.

Undertake venepuncture j. Administer vaccinations (training provided if necessary) k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse l. Carry out ECGs as requested m.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation n. Provide support during minor operations as required o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance q.

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations Infection Control policy r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate s. Adhere to the Care Certificate standards (training provided if applicant not yet certified) In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead b.

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

All staff at Newtons Practice have a duty to conform to the following: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing, and safety. The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team, and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

**All personnel are to comply with the**: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Enviro

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