Health Care Assistant & Phlebotomist London
Job description
Role Purpose To provide Health Care Assistant (HCA) services to the practice population(s). The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. Responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making within the parameters of their qualifications and role requirements. They will focus on supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing HCA care, health education advice, screening activities, implementing care at the surgery, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics. Delivery of specialist clinics, evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions, management, and preventative HCA interventions to all patients. Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults. Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands Job Responsibilities Measurements of height, weight, and BMI Urinalysis Measurement of blood pressure, temperature, and pulse Peak flow measurements NHS Health checks NHS New Patient Checks Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients Assist clinicians with minor surgery and IUD fitting Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients Deal with pathological specimens. Check forms are correctly completed. Arrange for specimens to be sent to the path lab and record details of what was sent Follow infection control standards Contribute new ideas to improve patient care Attend educational training courses that relate to your job and the objectives of the federation, when requested Please note this list is not exhaustive and may change to meet the needs of the Business.
