Health Care Assistant

The post holder will work

under indirect supervision of the lead Practice Nurse and will undertake

tasks and duties delegated by the lead Practice Nurse or suitably qualified

regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the General

Practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policy and

procedures. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision

of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There

may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.

Undertake new patient health checks

b.

Support the practice nurse with health promotion

programmes

c.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery,

blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d.

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising

patients accordingly

e.

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic

disease clinics

f.

Carry out BMI checks as directed

g.

Act as a chaperone as required

h. undertake venepuncture

i.

Carry out ECGs as requested

j.

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward

transportation

k.

Provide support during minor operations as required

l.

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and

prepared for each session

m.

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with

extant guidance

n.

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and

sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

o.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

In

addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be

a.

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit

lead

b.

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery

and patient care

c.

Support and participate in shared learning within the

practice

d.

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance

with the duty rota

Fernbank Surgery is a busy practice which is made up of a team of 5 very versatile GP partners, who are supported by a host of salaried GPs, ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, a management team and a pillar of administration and reception staff members. We are a close knit team that is able to work together efficiently and effectively to ensure that our patients receive an exemplary level of care and service from all that are part of team Fernbank.

If you are interested in the post and want to visit the Practice or find out more, please contact Stephanie Sweeney, Practice Manager by email on lscicb-fw.fernbankmanagers@nhs.net.

Qualifications

Essential: - Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)

Desirable: - Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential: - Experience working with the General Public; - Experience working in a healthcare setting

Desirable: - Experience of working in Primary Care

Skills

Desirable: - Emis web user skills

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential: - Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable: - ECG's; - Phlebotomy; - New patient checks including height, weight, B, pulse; - The ability to chaperone

Other Requirements

Essential: - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check; - Occupational Health Clearance; - Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required

Personal Qualities