Healthcare Assistant

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 new patient health checks Support the Integrated Nurse Team (INT) with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and urgent 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the Integrated Nurse Team (INT) with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venipuncture, administer flu vaccinations and other tasks as required Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance and temperature monitoring is maintained and recorded appropriately Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Applicants are advised to read the full job description for further information before applying.