Healthcare Assistant inAlfreton inAlfreton PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners

Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress

Phlebotomy

Urine testing/ dipping

Wound Dressing

Patient Health Checks

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc

Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples

Undertake ECGs

NHS Health Checks

Ear syringing and giving Influenza/B12 injections, according to protocols

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards

Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt

Inputting of information onto SystmOne

Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines

Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary

Spirometry (or willing to be trained to carry them out)

Any other duties as directed by the Clinical Team Leaders, GPs or Practice Manager.

A flexible attitude This Job Description is not exhaustive and may need to be amended as the Practice develops. and close liaison with other members of the Practice is an integral part of the post.

Closing date for this position is 09.10.24 but please note we may close the advert earlier.

The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse lead and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse lead or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.

1. To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners. Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress. Wound Dressing. Patient Health Checks. Blood Pressure Monitoring. Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Undertake ECGs.NHS Health Checks. Ear syringing and giving Influenza/B12 injections, according to protocols. Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms. Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards. Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt. Inputting of information onto SystmOne. Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary. Any other duties as directed by the Clinical Team Leaders, GPs or HR/ Operational Managers.