Health Care Assistant - St Peter's Surgery
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Carmarthen, SA31 1AH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M0044-25-0285 |
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ST. PETERS SURGERY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT Responsible to: Practice Nurses. Any issues relating to conditions of employment e.g. holidays/sickness etc. will be the responsibility of the Practice Manager. Summary: The post holder will work in conjunction with the Practice Nurses and will be responsible for assisting the nursing team in their clinical and administrative duties and together with the administration team, for ensuring that the interactions between patient and other visitors to the practice and practice team are to the standards agreed. The duties and responsibilities will include: Clinical The clinical responsibilities are included in the job description but will only be undertaken after adequate training has been given. Assist the nursing team in screening programmes including: Measurement of weight/height Measurement of blood pressure Urine analysis Venesection Blood sugar monitoring Measurement of peak respiratory flow/spirometry Performing simple dressings Performing ECG Undertake other clinical activities identified by the Practice Nurses or Doctors in accordance with written guidelines Assisting with minor surgery Clerical Maintain, store and retrieve records both manual and computerised Provide clerical support for the nursing team including recording clinical information, preparing and sending appointment letters Receive and transmit information on the telephone to the agreed practice standard with particular reference to confidentiality Recording information both manually and on the computer system Housekeeping Prepare clinical areas, including instrument preparation for specific clinical sessions. Maintain and control stock levels of equipment and material according to the needs of the practice. As part of the nursing team, be responsible for the supply of health promotion materials in the waiting areas and consulting rooms. Maintain and control items both clinical and administrative in doctors consulting rooms. Hostessing Provide a personal information resource for patient/practice interactions both in the waiting area and during nurse/patient consultations. Assist patients in their usage of practice equipment including toilet facilities. Act as chaperon support if required by doctors. Personal Undertake any training identified as appropriate to the grade. Identify personal training needs and discuss them with the Nursing Team/Practice Manager. Whilst the post holder will be specifically part of the nursing team, his/her responsibility will be part of the practice team as a whole and flexibility of working patterns will be expected. Confidentiality of both patient and practice information must be protected and maintained in accordance with practice policy. Any other duties appropriate to the grade, as may be required by the practice.