HealthCare Assistant - Job Description Job Title: Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant Responsible to: Nurse Responsible for: N/A Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education by assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Phlebotomy - Essential Blood pressure check Patient health checks Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and re-stocking and stock rotation (excluding vaccines) Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing Any other duties for which you have undertaken training and peer supervision e.g flu vaccinations, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations, dietary advice and dressings, ECGs. Administration To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care General To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc) are implemented and adhered to To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines and policies