Health Care Assistant

6 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Barnfield Hill Surgery Full time

**JOB SUMMARY The post holder is**: The role will be to support the nursing team in delivery of service and ensuring prompt referrals when necessary to a practice GP or specialist nurse. You will be required to undertake clinical care under the direction of qualified practitioners. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To provide effective, evidence based general and specific care to clients under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners To plan, organise and deliver clinical care as agreed with the supervising practitioner in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines. To use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service To work pro-actively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in support of registered practitioners The practitioner will work independently under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner and will follow policies and procedures using own initiative and managing own workload Primary Duties and Scope of Responsibilities: Organise and prioritise own workload, time and resources effectively to reduce risks to the quality for service delivery Undertake client assessment following delegation from a registered nurse.

Help the practice operate in a cost-effective manner. Identify and manage care risks on a continuing basis. Participate in audits and inspections as appropriate. Ensure that all Practice Policy is fully implemented CLINICAL ROLE: To undertake a range of clinically specific duties appropriate to the delivery of client care.

**This includes the ability to**: ECG recording according to protocol Phlebotomy Assisting doctors when fitting iuds and implants Smoking cessation advice Some immunisations Diabetic foot checks Dressings Removal of sutures Doppler assessments Urinanalysis Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses NHS Health Checks Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Take part in any new projects that may be taken on by Barnfield Hill in the future, if deemed to be suitable for the HCP role Recognise and take appropriate action when adverse measurements/observations are recorded and ensure the appropriate action is taken in a timely manner collating information gathered from the CHD checks and ensuring prompt referrals when necessary to a practice GP or specialist nurse. Demonstrate excellent customer care skills at all times by treating clients with dignity, courtesy and respect at all times Recognise and be able to respond appropriately to challenging behaviour Recognise both your own and others level of clinical competence, responsibility and accountability to ensure safe practice, and to take appropriate action when there is a concern Take personal responsibility for keeping up-to-date with new developments and participate in clinical audit when appropriate Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidence based care Report all accidents and incidents in accordance with company policies and procedures Be willing to undertake any training deemed appropriate for the development of the role. HEALTH AND SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT The post-holder must comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.

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