Job Description
Job summary
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
The role would include assisting in the care and treatment of patients, providing and monitoring care, preventative care and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
The clinical knowledge and skills for the role include:
Essential:
Venepuncture
Desired:
Wound care and dressings
Blood pressure monitoring
ECGs
Spirometry
Job description
Key Duties
Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes.
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, BMI, recording findings accurately.
Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
Act as a chaperone as required.
Undertake venepuncture as required.
Work towards spirometry.
Undertake simple dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice, including remove sutures and clips
Actively participate in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance.
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the IPC policy.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical Lead/Practice Manager.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.