Hca

The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences, choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health. - To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times. - Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse.
- To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team. - To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms - ECG recording, Urinalysis, Observations, phlebotomy. Woundcare, Removal of sutures, clips, leg ulcer care and compression bandaging. Health-checks.

Chronic disease checks. - To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system. - To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain. - Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control.
- Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks. - To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole. - To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team.
- Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client. - To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice. -To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted.
- To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene. - To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. - Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively