Senior Health Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnstaple, EX32 8GP |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2537-25-0001 |
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Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties As appropriate to your training and practice requirements: Perform phlebotomy and warfarin monitoring; ensure accurate labelling and despatch of specimens. Conduct ECGs, blood pressure checks, and fit/remove 24-hour BP monitors. Support minor ops and IUCD clinics: prepare room/equipment, assist GP, label samples, provide patient info. Assist in chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) by taking observations and documenting findings. Carry out basic wound care, suture removal, ear irrigation, and Doppler assessments. Administer flu, pneumococcal, and vitamin B12 injections (following appropriate training). Provide NHS health checks and assist with learning disability and mental health reviews. Carry out smoking cessation, weight management, and lifestyle advice under supervision. Treatment Room Support Maintain stock levels and check equipment, including fridges and INR meters. Ensure infection control standards and health & safety procedures are followed. Chaperone patients as needed and ensure clinical areas are clean and tidy. Administrative Duties Record patient interactions accurately on SystmOne. Manage incoming/outgoing communications (email, phone, clinic forms). Attend team meetings and contribute to practice development. Read and action practice communications and updates. Professional Development Attend mandatory and developmental training as required. Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a personal development portfolio. Share knowledge and support training for students or new staff. Governance & Conduct Maintain patient confidentiality and data protection compliance (GDPR). Report health & safety risks and follow safe practice at all times. Treat all patients and colleagues with dignity, respecting diversity and cultural needs. Comply with all practice policies, including infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governance. General Be flexible to meet the needs of the practice, including occasional cross-site working. Carry out any reasonable duties delegated by the Nurse or Practice Manager.