The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by a Health Care Assistant may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Nurse Manager, dependent on current and evolving workload and staffing levels: Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training and achieved competency Undertake and record Blood pressure and pulse Height and weight body mass index Urine testing Measurement of blood glucose Performing ECGs Peak flow measurement Spirometry Smoking status Health checks Weight management advice Take and prepare pathology samples which will include, venepuncture, INR and urinalysis. Wound Management: meet the needs of the patients presenting for wound care following the dressing formulary and care plan initiated and reviewed by the practice nurse. Administer B12, Influenza, Pneumonia and shingles injections under the provision of Patient Specific Directives. Assist in the provision of minor surgery and surgical procedures Chronic disease management assist with the monitoring and management of patients under the direction of a suitably qualified healthcare professional. Assist in raising awareness and promotion of health Give accurate and appropriate information to patients Assist the patient and other clinicians in the delivery of care in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Act as chaperone and assist patients Perform other clinical tasks as trained and agreed to meet the needs of the Practice Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions according to Infection Control guidelines Infection control monitoring: assist with audits as required. Maintain and control stock levels; ensure that adequate stock levels in all clinical rooms are maintained and rotated. Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are completed. Physically assist in the transfer and movement of materials and equipment Assist with health promotion campaigns Maintain accurate and complete records and other documentation in accordance with Practice protocol Be aware safeguarding, recognise when patients are at risk and raise concerns appropriately Assist with the training of other staff members and with the education of doctors and nurses in training as appropriate Work with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as Health Care Assistant