Health Care Assistant - Much Birch Surgery

Health Care Assistant - Much Birch Surgery

Reference: HW-2184

Key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services:

• Support clinicians in delivering patient care per practice protocols.
• Take blood samples safely, adhering to infection control procedures.
• Perform in-house tests ,e.g., D-Dimer and ECGs as requested.
• Prepare patients for chronic disease reviews e.g., BP, height, weight, urinalysis.
• Conduct diabetic foot checks and make necessary referrals.
• Provide basic wound care and remove sutures/clips as per care plans.
• Administer B12, pneumococcal, and other immunisations under PSDs.
• Process urine and pathology specimens according to protocols.
• Provide lifestyle advice for chronic disease management and signpost to further support.
• Apply evidence-based care approaches aligned with QOF requirements.
• Understand role limitations in providing medical advice.
• Accurately document patient observations and escalate abnormal findings.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment ahead of consultations.
• Assist with contraceptive procedures (e.g., implant insertion/removal).
• Act as a chaperone during consultations when needed.
• Support clinicians during emergency management of patients and be confident in resuscitation techniques
• Manage ordering, receiving, and monitoring of nursing and clinical stock.
• Check and maintain clinical room stock, ensuring no expired or damaged items.
• Keep accurate stock records and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Support IPC lead in auditing and maintaining infection control standards.
• Ensure room cleaning aligns with IPC protocols and report any breaches.

 maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records

• enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service

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