Health Care Assistant
NHS
Health Care Assistant
£27040
NHS, Upper Norwood, Croydon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 68d35b365fb14761b761faf4437d4838
Full Job Description
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. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse 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 organisations IPC policy r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate