Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN25 5AY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3084-25-0000 |
Summary
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc Complete all necessary paperwork and computer documentation on DART system as required relating to these specimens Follow up wound care and dressing changes Hypertension screening and monitoring Booking appointments and organising patients for the application/fitting of 24-hour ECG monitors followed by processing of data for interpretation and results by GPs Measurement for compression hosiery Basic health promotion e.g. advice on weight control and general life-style issues, waist circumference measurements Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) Performing 12 lead ECGs Foot examinations for people with Diabetes Mellitus Pre-annual Diabetic checks (bloods, height, weight, calculating BMI, BP, foot check, alcohol consumption and smoking status) Chaperoning In house clinics with a GP or Consultant Blood glucose monitoring Over 40s Health Checks Removal of sutures/clips Assisting with minor surgery Wound assessment Administration of Influenza, Pneumonia and Vitamin B12 vaccinations using a PSD Ordering of all stationery, consumables and equipment to facilitate treatment room work Ordering all equipment and consumables for the in-house consultant clinics Order minor op and vasectomy packs and all consumables for the minor ops procedures Ensure disposable pillowcases are changed weekly or as necessary in consulting areas and wash couches weekly and as required Co-ordinate clinical specimens and samples for collection by local hospital and order pathology stationery and equipment by email Be familiar with clinical computer software to facilitate accurate recording of data to patients notes Maintain a high standard of health and safety with regard to the clinical area and keep up to date with changes in regulations Be familiar with emergency equipment its maintenance and use Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentially Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. E.g. Basic life support (annual) Attend appropriate training sessions On a regular basis, check dressings drawers and cupboards, drug drawer and cupboards (including eye drops, pregnancy testing kits, dipstick testing strips, glucose monitors, vaccination fridges and emergency cupboard for out of date drugs and dressings Check all single use instruments monthly to check in date, rotate stock as appropriate