Healthcare Assistant

Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Undertake home visits to carry out venepuncture and /or chronic disease data gathering. Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations, B12, pneumococcal and shingles Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate