Health Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £12.71 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £12.71 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Thornbury, BS35 1DP |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A1333-26-0000 |
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Main Duties: The delivery of all duties will be independent on the qualifications and training that the of the job holder has or acquires during their employment. All tasks are to be taken in line with the relevant current practice procedures, protocols, and patient group/ specific directions and national guidelines. Clinical Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and tissue Viability lead nurse, assess and treat wounds including leg ulcers needing compression therapy, to be able to measure legs for compression hosiery. To carry out stitch/ suture/Clip removal in accordance with practice protocol To carry out Blood Pressure monitoring, Weight monitoring, Urinalysis and ECGs as required, with an understanding of QOF targets To review patients with Hypertension and follow Severn View Family Practice protocol in the management of Hypertension. To provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice To undertake urine analysis in-house as required and ensure that specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed. To undertake ear, nose and throat swabs as directed by GP, Practice Nurse(s) or the Hospital. Administer B12 injections, flu vaccinations, pneumonia vaccinations and shingles using Patient Specific Directives (if training and competencies are achieved) Assist in raising awareness of health and wellbeing by helping in patient health promotion and screening initiatives. Give accurate, appropriate information and advice to patients within own competence. Ear Irrigation, ability to recognize normal ear and report any change prior to irrigation. (if training and competencies achieved) Support the GP/Nurse with chaperoning duties. Undertake Doppler Assessment. This is desirable, not essential. To carry out NHS Health Checks, maintain the appropriate records. To complete Medical Pre-Examinations, as per the documentation, e.g., Height, weight Blood pressure etc. To undertake Nail Clippings as directed by GP/Nurse To be competent as phlebotomy and gain experience in both adult and children. To ensure that clinical areas and consulting rooms are appropriately stocked with clinical items and equipment. To monitor the maintenance of equipment and report any faults. Adhere to local policies including cold chain and monitor and record fridge temperatures daily. Maintain records comprehensively in a clear and legible form. To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Nurse/Practice Manager. To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign To be responsible for the display of Health Promotion materials To undertake training as required by the Practice. To always act in a professional manner and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines. To attend meetings where required, as might result in benefit to the Practice and the extended team This list is not exhaustive as dependent on experience and previous training