HCA or Nursing Associate
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE2 1XD |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2936-25-0007 |
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The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake venepuncture Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry , blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Undertake new patient health checks Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Act as a chaperone as required Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/clinical pharmacists/nurses Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and sexual health clinics Support the practice with health promotion programmes Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Administer flu vaccinations under a patient specific direction (if trained) Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse (if trained) Processing and management of specimens for onward transportation Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Ordering of medical consumables to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained Carry out long term condition assessments such foot checks and FEV1 monitoring (COPD6) Undertake H. pylori breath testing as requested by GP or Clinical Pharmacist In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Additional responsibilities for an NA: Long Term Conditions Management Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, CVD, Learning Disabilities, Anticoagulation monitoring (essential) Vaccinations - Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under PSD's (essential) Health Promotion & Screening - Cervical Smears