Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, W13 9NZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A4586-25-HCA |
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The HCA is responsible in the first instance to the practice nurses and thereafter to the lead practice nurse and then the partners. The purpose of the job is to support the nurse and GP teams by undertaking patient care tasks, clinical support tasks, infection control tasks, restocking and stock rotation. The HCA will perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the clinical team, working to agreed protocols and agreed competencies. Duties and responsibilities NHS health checks Phlebotomy Urinalysis BP monitoring ECG Lifestyle advice Simple wounds Injections under PSDs Maintaining a safe clinical environment The HCA will be aware of and comply with the practice's Health and Safety policy. This will include Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and maintaining the cold chain Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards. Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practice's policy. Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy Applying correcting spill control and decontamination policies Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleaning and infection control materials Specific Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard Prepare clinical areas in between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice's infection control protocol Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies Take action to manage spills or decontaminate affected areas Supplies management Check stock in all clinical rooms Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms Maintain accurate stock records including providing order confirmations for invoice checking Order most economic supplies available Equipment maintenance and calibration Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment including equipment maintenance, checking and calibration log