Healthcare Assistant; HCA

Main duties of the job

Main Duties To Carry Out Subject To Skills and

Competencies:

Phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, diet and lifestyle advice, weight management, Over 75 health checks, NHS and new patient health checks, ECGs, smoking cessation, B12 Injections, provision of flu clinics, INR testing, and tasks supporting process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management under the supervision of nurses / GPs. Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil Fittings, hypertension annual health checks, spirometry, basic dressings, removal of sutures and clips, act as a chaperone, CVD risk assessment checks, diabetic foot examinations.

Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction, compression bandaging & dopplers according to skills and competence.

A flexible approach to duties is required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.

Phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, diet and lifestyle advice, weight management, Over 75 health checks, NHS and new patient health checks, ECGs, smoking cessation, B12 injections, provision of flu clinics, INR testing, and tasks supporting process and procedures in the practice relating to anticoagulation management under the supervision of nurses / GPs. Assisting with Minor Surgery & Coil Fittings, hypertension annual health checks, spirometry, basic dressings, removal of sutures and clips, act as a chaperone, CVD risk assessment checks, diabetic foot examinations.

Assist in clinics e.g., Microsuction, compression bandaging & dopplers according to skills and competence.

A flexible approach to duties is required as is the ability to work unsupervised within skills and competencies.

Pelham Medical Group is a welcoming practice in the centre of Grimsby aiming to provide high quality care in a supportive environment.

We are a busy practice serving a large and varied population and can therefore be challenging. Applicants should be approachable, friendly and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

We require an individual who is an excellent team player, have a proactive attitude, hardworking and motivated with a personality to complement the current team.

We strive to provide a family friendly workplace and aim to be flexible in the regard while also maintaining effective services. We recognise for our employees this is important to be able to more easily balance family and work life. Appointment to any position is conditional on satisfactory registration, licence and qualification checks, and that any information disclosed on the application will be checked.

This position is based at Church View Health Centre, you may however be required to work from other locations with Pelham Medical Group aquires, or other practices within any local federation for the purposes of providing joint or collaborative services.

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 the following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, height and weight - body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, glucose tolerance test, peak flow readings, inhaler technique, spirometry. Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy. Undertake spirometry under indirect supervision. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery. Assist professionals with coil fittings / IUCD / contraceptive implants – as required. 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. Undertake simple dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques. Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self manage their conditions.

Have a basic understanding of long term conditions including…