Healthcare Assistant

Location

Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job summary: working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific patient guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Job Responsibilities: The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. Undertake new patient health checks Undertake NHS 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 the findings accurately Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease reviews Carry out BMI checks as directed ECGs Deal with Specimens Act as a chaperone as required Venepuncture Administer flu vaccinations Administer pneumonia vaccinations Administer B12 Injections Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordant with guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:- Participate in practice audits Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation.

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