Health Care Assistant

• Undertake clinical activities including ECG's, blood tests, wound care, and NHS health checks.
• Support annual health promotion activities (for diabetes and anti-coagulation).
• Process samples and maintain accurate patient records using clinical templates.
• Monitor and maintain infection control standards, including fridge temperature checks and COSHH compliance.
• Assist with weekly checks of stock and calibration of equipment.
• Manage stock rotation and ordering of medical supplies and equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues, adapting to different needs and cultural backgrounds.
• Ensure adherence to practice policies and procedures, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.

• measurement of height, weight, blood pressure
• urine analysis
• patient NHS health checks and annual health checks
• Carrying out ECGs and 24hr BP monitoring
• Spirometry screening and FeNO measurements
• Warfarin reviews
• Phlebotomy
• Simple dressings
• Compression bandaging and complex wound care with training
• Administration of B12 injections

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English A to C
• Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or NVQ/OCF level 2 or 3
• in Healthcare or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Care Certificate (or equivalent)