Health Care Assistant

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

5 GCSES A-C INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHS OR EQUIVALENT

CERTIFICATE OF PHLEBOTOMY OR EQUIVALENT

Work alongside the clinician in provision of patient care

Provide a full and comprehensive venepuncture and blood sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, infection control and Health & Safety

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measure and record the following in routine presentations - Blood pressure, weight and height, ECG

Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy

Give appropriate and accurate information to patients within own competence

Undertake and record all information on computer

Act as chaperone if required

Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in the GP and treatment rooms

Invite patients for clinics

Work independently or as part of a multi disciplinary team

Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance

Identify the risks involved in work activites and undertake them in a way that manages the risks

Understand and apply the principles of cold chain

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Know the general principles of First aid and resuscitation and be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: From £11.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/05/2023
Reference ID: HCA1
Expected start date: 21/08/2023