HCA-Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Newport, NP20 2LB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2840-25-0007 |
Summary
To undertake and record the following tasks (not exhaustive) Height Weight (BMI) Blood Pressure Pulse Temperature Venepuncture ECG's Urinalysis Peak flow rates Would Care Removal of sutures and clips Smoking cessation NHS health checks Administer flu/pneumococcal vaccines under (PSD) Administer B12 injections under (PSD) Spirometry/reversibility under PSD Chronic disease management as applicable Assist with minor ops Recognise changes and abnormalities in patients conditions and act accordingly-notifying GP/nurse of any signficiant patient issues Stock control and ordering Fridge temperature recording Follow infection control guidlines Act as chaperone Maintain confidentiality Recall systems for clinics Undertake other administrative duties when required Proactively review systems and make suggestions for ongoing development Processing of patient samples Use personal security systems within the workplace Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements and good practice guidelines. Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal Waste management Spillage control procedures