Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the HCA are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Phelbotomy
• Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, and record finding accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nursing team with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone when required
• Undertake venepuncture once trained
• Administer flu vaccinations once trained
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with practice IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

In addition to the core responsibilities, the HCA may be requested to;

1. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

2. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

3. Support and participate in shared learning throughout the organisation

4. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

5. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Vaccination
• Wound Care/Dressings
• Hypertension Reviews
• NVQ or equivilent qualification in Health and Social care level 2

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• Good Standard of Education
• Working in or has worked in GP Practice

Experience

Essential

• Medical Terminology
• Good Standard of Education
• Working in or has worked in GP Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in a clinical/nursing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Westbourne Medical Centre

Address

7 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS3 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westbournemedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)