Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The healthcare assistant will deliver safe, high-quality primary care services to our patientsand assist the nursing and clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education,working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to our patients.

Main duties of the job

Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index Measurement of legs for compression hosiery

Phlebotomy

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by clinical team

Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Assist clinicians in carrying out minor clinical procedures including cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, NHS health checks, etc.

Routine blood pressures/blood glucose

• Flu, pneumococcal, shingles vaccinations, B12 injections

About us

Bath Road Surgery is a dynamic and progressive teaching practice serving a diverse patient population in the heart of Hounslow. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care through our multidisciplinary team. As part of the Hounslow Health Primary Care Network, we collaborate closely with partner practices to deliver innovative and integrated healthcare.

We currently serve a list of over 14,000 patients with a team that includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, physician associates, social prescribers, and wellbeing coaches. Our environment promotes learning, development, and collaborative practice.

Job responsibilities

Undertake new patient and NHS health checks

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, height, weight, waist circumference and Body Mass Index, measurement of legs for compression hosiery, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics and health promotion programmes

Act as a chaperone as required

Administer flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

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

Process and manage laboratory samples requested by clinical team

Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions

Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, routine blood pressure, blood glucose, urine dips etc

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
• Phlebotomy certification
• Vaccination certification