1. JOB TITLE: Healthcare Assistant 2. GRADE: B 3. RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Nurse 4. BASED AT: Station Plaza Health Centre 5. MAIN.....
1. JOB TITLE: Healthcare Assistant 2. GRADE: B 3. RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Nurse 4. BASED AT: Station Plaza Health Centre 5. MAIN PURPOSE OF POST: To work in conjunction with the practice nurse and doctors in the provision of patient care activities. MAIN DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH CLINICAL CARE: Measurement of height and weight. Urinalysis. Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse/24 hour BP monitoring. Peak flow measurements/nebuliser use. Recording of ECGs. Venepuncture (with additional training). Advice on preparation for ear syringing (oiling) Swabbing wounds. New patient health checks/over 75s health checks. Smoking cessation advice. Acting as chaperone. Assisting with minor operations. Well Man/Well Woman (no smears) BMTs/Blood sugar apparatus demonstrations. Dietary advice. Liaise with appropriate staff as necessary. Administering flu immunisations. Any other delegated duties commensurate with the post MAJOR DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION: Follow infection control standards. Undertake computer input data, e.g. vaccinations, blood tests etc. Maintain set standards of organisation in treatment rooms. Ensure stocks are kept at adequate levels. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensure servicing is undertaken. Maintain practice information boards, keeping displayed information current and up to date. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The Health Care Assistant will be required to fulfil any training regulations and will be allowed study leave to facilitate this (up to five working days per year) subject to agreement with the Practice.
