We are looking for a Health Care Assistant with a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care to join our friendly practice team.
The successful applicant will be working under the nursing team, in accordance with surgery protocols and guidelines, and will be responsible for treatment room duties such as phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, performing ECG's, the administration of IM injections under PSD etc. Please see full job description for more information.
They will also be expected to participate in surgery clinical audits and will also be responsible for the stocking of clinical rooms and for the safe disposal of clinical waste.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be working under the supervision of our Practice Nurse Team in accordance with the practices guidelines and protocols.
The post holder is part of the Primary Health Care Team and as such shares responsibility for treatment room and nursing related duties.
Job responsibilities
1. To take and, where appropriate, despatch laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and other diagnostic tests as required by clinicians.
2. Taking ECGs and ensuring that reports have been reviewed by a GP.
3. Carrying out blood pressure checks and recording measurements in the clinical system.
4. To measure and record height, weight and BMI of patient.
5. To carry out part 1 diabetic checks, including diabetic foot checks.
6. To undertake basic wound care and suture, clip removal.
7. To administer IM injections under PSD, including but not limited to, B12, influenza, shingles, pneumonia etc.
8. To undertake spirometry testing, ensuring that reports are passed to a GP and recorded in the clinical system.
9. Ensuring that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked.
10. To empty all clinical waste bins and remove full sharp boxes from clinical rooms, and to ensure all waste is stored appropriately.
11. To support the nursing team in delivery of their services as required.
12. To maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in line with the infection control policy and health and safety policy.
13. To undertake any additional duties as may be deemed necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a health care setting
* Experience of performing ECG's
* Experiencing in performing blood pressure readings
* Experience of working in General Practice
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
* General IT Skills
* Experience of using GP clinical systems such as Vision or EMIS
Qualifications
* NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3
* Qualified in giving IM injections
* Infection Control Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience, Salary Available Upon Request, 25 hours a week.
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