Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant Coventry, England

Mansfield Medical Centre
Full Time Coventry, England 11 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

The 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 and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

h. Act as a chaperone as required

i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

k. Administration of a range of vaccinations i.e.B12s

l. Carry out ECGs as requested

m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n. Provide support during minor operations as required

o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation’s IPC policy

r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

s. Work within clinical pathways designed by GPs

t. Attend and provide information at clinical meetings

u. Order clinical supplies from suppliers

v. All aspects of role inclusive recall diary, fridge temperatures, collect clinical waste

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

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 organisation

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • COVENTRY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 19/02/2023
Reference ID: HCA1

Health Care Assistant
Mansfield Medical Centre

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