HCA
Reports To:
Clinical Nurse Lead
Hours:
The practice is open from 07.30 – 20.00hrs. The post holder will be expected to cover some extended hours as part of the role.
24 hours per week over 3 days – 8-hour shifts.
Either Wednesday or Thursday late shift – 11.00 – 20.00
Job Summary:
Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice HCA guidelines and protocols, the post holder will support the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of quality health and care services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
No task will be undertaken without full training and assessment.
1. Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
2. Phlebotomy skills including near patient testing for INR, blood glucose and cholesterol.
3. Processing of patient samples for dispatch to hospital laboratories. This will include body fluids such as urine, faeces and sputum. This will also include urinalysis and the reporting of results to a registered clinician.
4. Measuring and recording patient blood pressure. Reporting any measurement outside of the norm to the appropriate clinician using the practice Hypertension protocol.
5. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Ensure clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked. Stock ordering may be expected. Comply with national standards for healthcare cleanliness.
6. Cleaning of touch point surfaces to prevent the spread of Covid 19 throughout the practice.
7. Long term condition monitoring and NHS Health check screening.
8. Have a basic level of computer literacy including the ability to use emails.
9. Accurate and contemporaneous record keeping of all patient contact using appropriate templates and read coding, including recording QOF data and patient self-care advice.
10. Notifying the GP/ nurse of any significant patient issues.
11. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.
12. Act as a Chaperone when requested.
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