Job summary
:
Workingunder the direct supervision of the Practice Matron the healthcare assistant willassist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribedprogrammes of patient care.
Duties andresponsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
Newpatient health checks
ECGrecording
Phlebotomy
Bloodpressure
24hour blood pressure monitoring
Diabetic Annual Review (HCA)
Chaperoningduties
Processingand management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising,cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/coldchain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgicalequipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearingand re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparingand maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patientcare interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minoroperations
Assistingin the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertakingspecific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated andtaught specifically in relation to that individual
Helpingto raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assistingwith the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being
Preparingand maintaining Infection Control Audits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GCSE or Equivalent In English and Maths
Desirable
2. Care Certificate and KaSPaC or NVQ equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
3. Experience in directly providing healthcare to patients
4. Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and professional development
5. Clear and concise communication skills
6. Proven track record of working as part of a team
Desirable
7. Experience working as a HCA in general practice
8. Phlebotomy experience
9. Experience of administering vaccinations
10. Knowledge of wound dressing