Health Care Assistant

The successful candidate will undertake, record

and follow guidelines for the tasks for which they have received appropriate

training

Urinalysis and

preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Perform new

patient health checks

Measuring and

recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

1. blood pressure

2. pulse rate and rhythm

3. temperature

4. height and weight - body

mass index

5. venepuncture

6. smoking cessation

9. Administer vaccinations

where appropriately trained and delegated

Prepare and

maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care

interventions

Assist in raising

awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and

appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Establish and maintain effective communication

with patients, carers and staff, empathising and being understanding where

there may be barriers to understanding

Provide appropriate levels of advice to patients

and carers

To participate in team meetings,

multi-disciplinary working relationships liaising with all agencies internal

and external relevant to the patients care

May be required to receive and provide

straightforward information both on the telephone and in person.

skills health and well-being

Undertake,

record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received

appropriate training

Urinalysis and

preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Perform new

patient health checks

Measuring and

recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:

1. blood pressure

2. pulse rate and rhythm

3. temperature

4. height and weight - body

mass index

5. venepuncture

6. smoking cessation

9. Administer vaccinations

where appropriately trained and delegated

Prepare and

maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care

interventions

Assist in raising

awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and

appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Perform basic

dressing changes according to a nursing care plan

Assessing requirements and requesting support

when appropriate

Make straightforward decisions within own remit

based on patient conditions and determine the best course of action within own

remit

Planning and organisational skills

To contribute to the processes involved in

improving quality of care and the service by participation in team meetings,

supervision and personal development reviews

With the support of the registered healthcare

professional; plan, organise and implement tasks, activities and care

programmes for identified patients

Ensure rooms and clinical equipment are prepared

for use in a timely manner

Assists with maintaining stock levels of

equipment within the clinical rooms and storage areas

Able to manage own time effectively

Plan and organise own designated tasks

Practices safe moving and handling procedures

Inputting patient data electronically

Use of tools and equipment for basic patient

metrics e.g. height, weight and blood pressure monitoring

Manipulation of fine tools e.g. phlebotomy

Undertake clinical tasks in care packages/care

plans, document observations and actions as directed by a registered healthcare

professional to ensure individual patient needs are met

Provide advice and support to patients and

families with agreed competency framework

Procedures may include, testing urine samples,

chaperoning, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, pulse-oximetry

phlebotomy and gathering baseline observations according to competencies

To ensure all samples/specimens are

recorded/labelled correctly and transported in a timely and appropriate manner

according to service policies and report discrepancies to senior members of

staff

To follow organisational policies, ensuring own

knowledge is kept up to date in regards to organisational policy

Work with supervisor/line manager to identify

improvements to the service and how these can be implemented as and when

requested

Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources

Maintain stock control of supplies as and when

requested

Ensure adequate and relevant equipment is

available prior to clinic sessions

Booking of interpreters where appropriate in line with policy

The Bridge

Group Practice is a forward-thinking, friendly GP practice serving a diverse

patient list of 9,000 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality,

patient-centred care.

clinical team currently comprise of 4 GP

Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 part time Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, and 2 Health Care Assistants

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Qualifications

Essential: - Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in Health and Social Care; - Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in a health care environment

Knowledge and Skills