Healthcare Assistant

Overview

The following outlines the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Assist in the provision of both planned and opportunistic Health Promotion Programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, weight, BMI, and record and action findings appropriately.
• Undertake routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, following Practice Protocols.
• Assist in the provision of wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
• Undertake monthly stock checks and ordering.
• Chaperone patients.
• Undertake venepuncture.
• Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse.
• Record ECGs.
• Undertake spirometry.
• 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 practice IPC policy.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.