Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant Aylesbury

Haddenham Medical Centre
Full Time Aylesbury 10.56 - 12.04 GBP 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. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes b. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately c. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly d. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required e. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics f. Carry out BMI checks as directed g. Act as a chaperone as required h. When trained, undertake venepuncture i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations j. Carry out ECGs as requested k. Ensure specimens are tested, recorded and ready for onward transportation l. Provide support during minor operations as required m. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked, clean and prepared for each session n. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance o. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy p. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Healthcare Assistant
Haddenham Medical Centre

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