Healthcare Assistant
NHS Jobs Bedford
Main duties of the job 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: a. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately b.
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required d. Carry out weight management checks as directed e. Act as a chaperone as required f. Undertake venepuncture g. Administer flu, shingles, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations h. Carry out ECGs as requested i. Carry out NHS health checks j. Carry out part 1 diabetic checks (foot checks, BP) k.
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Provide support during minor operations as required n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session o.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate r.
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required d. Carry out weight management checks as directed e. Act as a chaperone as required f. Undertake venepuncture g. Administer flu, shingles, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations h. Carry out ECGs as requested i. Carry out NHS health checks j. Carry out part 1 diabetic checks (foot checks, BP) k.
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Provide support during minor operations as required n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session o.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate r.
Perform ear syringe procedure s. Support in the postnatal clinics t. Carry out spirometry's
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustMilton Keynes, 15 mi from Bedford
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Department: Emergency Department
Band: 3 £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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