Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Primary Health Care Centre Full time

Job summary

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary 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.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant.

a. Undertake new patient health checks

b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, 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. When trained, undertake venepuncture

j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison 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 practice IPC policy

r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

About us

Provide a high standard of holistic Medical Care Provide patients with chronic diseases with excellent evidence based care closer to home where possible in the spirit of the CCGs Prescribing Engagement Programme and with our Year of Care Long Term Condition Programme Promote continuity of care so far as is possible Treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity, respect and honesty. Understand and be committed to our patients needs Be courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating To be a patient centred service through shared decision making and good communication Involve other professionals in the care of patients as appropriate To safeguard children and adults by adopting best practice and local guidelines and pathways Work with local practices where appropriate to improve the health our patients in our community Engage with the Commissioning of services where appropriate Encourage patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle and access screening services Act with integrity and complete confidentiality Ensure safe and effective services and environment To maintain the motivation skills and spirit of our Practice team Through monitoring and auditing, continue to improve our healthcare services Maintain high quality of care through continuous learning and training To operate in the spirit of and in accordance with the legislation of diversity and equality To ensure effective and robust information governance systems Job description

Job responsibilities

Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may berequested to:

a. Participatein practice audit as directed by the aduit lead

b. Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Supportand participate in shared learning within the practice

d. Completeopening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Phlebotomy certification Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a primary care environment

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