Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG17 7BG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3995-24-0001 |
Summary
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform ECGs and has a clear understanding of the protocol and maintenance of the machine Phlebotomy Blood pressure monitoring Wound care Urine testing Blood glucose Monitoring Perform annual Spirometry tests and any new referrals which includes a reversibility test using a PSD under the direction of the Nurse Calibration of Spirometer syringe and its maintenance. Documentation to support maintenance Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Daily refrigerator temperature checks and documentation and the understanding of what to do in a fridge failure Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Maintain high standards of documentation, accurate patients records and statistics in line with contract requirements Works effectively as a team member Attendance at Practice/Nurse/Doctors/Team meetings as appropriate Attend CPD events organised by the practice or ICB as appropriate Pulse oximetry Taking of wound swabs after discussion with Practice Nurse Suture/Clip removal Smoking status and alcohol status (aware of methods of referral) Record changes in patients observations which must be reported and acted upon Be aware of accurate use of appointment times for appropriate tests Time Management The skill of venepuncture and management of adult patients blood tests as referred by Doctor, Nurse and hospital in line with requests, local and national guidelines Taking of bloods of children under 16 but over 12 years of good build and after liaison with the Nurse Arrange meetings with relevant representatives for wound care and tissue management Arrange DMARD bloods according to patients care plans using a robust call and recall system Calibration of INR monitor in line with National NEQUAS guidelines Arrange annual gestational diabetes blood sugar tests using a robust call and recall system Responsible for health promotion displays in the Treatment Room and Surgery Assists in Clinical audit as required Has a basic knowledge of the needs of the patient and practice according to guidelines and constraints within the GP contract