Conway Medical Centre rYLZEIhD
In addition to clinical tasks, the Health Care Assistant will assist in ordering and maintaining stock levels, preparing patient care environments, and supporting health and well-being initiatives. Effective communication with patients and accurate record-keeping using manual or computer systems are essential aspects of the role, along with adherence to data protection regulations. The position also includes providing chaperone services and supporting in-house services for long-term conditions and cardiology.
This position is based between Conway Medical Centre, Harehills and Church Street Surgery, Hunslet.
The post holder works under direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead. They will undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings New Patient Health checks, long-term conditions, providing chaperone services
Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control
Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information
About us
Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
Blood pressure
Pulse rate and rhythm
Temperature
Height and weight body mass index
Visual acuity
Venepuncture
ECG
Basic dressings
Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions
Perform new patient health checks
Support the in-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions
Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians
Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Responsibility for Information Processes
Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information
Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.
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