Part time Healthcare Assistant

Key responsibilities -

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations for example: blood pressure, pulse, ECG, venepuncture.

Tidying and restocking consulting rooms

Removal of clinical waste to central waste collection point

Assist nurses with stock management and ordering

Clinical skills health and well-being

Undertake, record and

follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate

Training

1. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for

investigation by the pathology laboratory

2. Measuring and recording following physiological

Measurements in routine presentations for example

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight -

body mass index

Visual acuity

Diabetes foot checks

3. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment

before, during and after patient care interventions

4. Assist in raising awareness of health and

well-being, and how it can be promoted

5. Give accurate and appropriate information to

patients and groups within own competence

6. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation

therapy

Opportunities to develop

the role will be provided and could include for example:

1. Spirometry reviews

2. Instant check monitoring

3. Wound Management

4. Vaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12

1.

Ordering & maintaining appropriate levels of clinical stock

Information processes

1.

Record information

and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely

fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

2.

Maintain

confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the

practice

3.

Take the necessary

precautions when transmitting information

Communication

1.

effectively with other team members

2.

effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative

methods of communication

Personal and people development

1.

Take responsibility

for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in

supervision

2.

Take responsibility

for maintaining a record of own personal development

3.

Work with management

on any new training requirements

4.

Participate in

mandatory training e.g. resuscitation, infection control, first aid, fire

awareness, information governance, child protection etc

5.

To recognise and

understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary

health care team

6.

Be aware of the legal

issues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA (band 2)

Health, safety and security

1.

Use the personal

security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

2.

Identify the risks

involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks

3.

Use appropriate

infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so

that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential

3.1.

hand washing

3.2.

universal hygiene

procedures

3.3.

collection and

handling of laboratory specimens

3.4.

segregation and

disposal of waste materials

3.5.

decontamination of

instruments and clinical equipment

3.6.

reporting and treatment

of sharps injuries

3.7.

dealing with blood

and body fluid spillages

3.8.

Assist patients and

colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

4.

Understand and apply

the principles of the cold chain

5.

Ensure safe storage,

rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility

6.

Know the general

principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial

actions as appropriate

7.

Be aware of statutory

child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria

8.

Know the health and

safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures,

maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and

furniture within your area of responsibility

9.

Use the computer

monitor safely

Opportunities to develop the role will be provided and could include for example:

spirometry reviews

instant check monitoring

vaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12

Qualifications

Desirable: - Experience working in a care environment