Primary responsibilities include the following 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:
- a. Undertake new patient health checks
- b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
- h. Act as a chaperone as required
- i. Undertake venepuncture
- j. Administer vaccinations and B12s
- k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
- l. Carry out ECGs as requested
- m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- n. Provide support during minor operations as required
- o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Follow all infection control procedures, policies and protocols in accordance with the role and provide support to the infection control lead ensuring a safe working environment
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
- a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
- b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
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