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, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.
• Carry out annual HCA YOC PT 1 diabetic checks in line with guidance.
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
• Undertake suture and staple removals. 
• Carry out ECGs as requested.
• Carry out BMI checks as directed.
• When trained, undertake venepuncture. 
• Provide support during minor operations as required.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
• Maintain surgical equipment.
• Complete home visits as required for patients requiring any of the above.

Please see full job description attached for more information. 

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards. 
• Phlebotomy certification desirable. 
• Ear syringing certification desirable.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Experience of working with the general public within primary care or another healthcare setting essential. 
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties (as listed above) required for the post
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.