Health Care Assistant Level 3

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to utilise and expand your clinical skills across a broad range of patient services, including:

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful patient contact.

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

patient health checks

b.

Support

the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

c.

Carry

out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature

and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d.

When

trained provide INR monitoring for Warfarin management

e.

Facilitate

routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

f.

Undertake

wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

g.

Support

the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

h.

Carry

out BMI checks as directed

i.

Act

as a chaperone as required

j.

Undertake

venepuncture

k.

Carry

out ECGs as requested

l.

specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

m. Provide support during minor operations

as required

n.

all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

o.

fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

p.

clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in

accordance with the organisations IPC policy

q.

Deliver

opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

practice, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised care to

our community. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are

committed to creating a positive, supportive and collaborative working

environment where individuals can thrive.

You'll work

alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, have opportunities to further

develop your clinical skills, and play an important role in helping patients

manage their health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

Essential: - Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent Healthcare Assistant qualification)

Experience