Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Clinical Support: Collaborate with the Practice Nursing Team in administering dressings and compression hosiery. Assisting with tasks such as dressings, ECGs, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring Independently manage physical health check clinics. Administer immunisations as directed under Patient-Specific Directions. Process specimens for laboratory testing.

Oversee the procurement, storage, and rotation of medical equipment, ensuring its proper usage within recommended timelines. Assist with various ad hoc duties as required by the practice nursing team. Participate in Saturday morning clinics on a rotational basis with other team members. Professional Responsibilities: Collaborate effectively with team members, patients, and their families Organise and prioritise your workload, effectively managing time and responding to urgent situations as required.

Protect patient confidentiality and always maintain the integrity of the patient-healthcare provider relationship. Demonstrate a solid understanding of and adhere to Information Governance principles. Recognise personal limitations and work within the scope of your competence. Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in line with practice standards, ensuring respectful interactions with patients, colleagues, and their families.

Manage your time, workload, and resources efficiently. Uphold high clinical and administrative standards in accordance with CQC requirements. Contribute to staff meetings, discussing and implementing changes, while staying updated on developments within the Practice and local healthcare environment. Education and Development: Commit to ongoing professional and personal development, including participation in annual appraisals.

Complete mandatory training, such as CPR, anaphylaxis, immunisation, safeguarding, and information governance. Engage in study days, courses, and e-learning as needed to uphold safe and high-quality practice. Participate in clinical supervision to further develop skills and knowledge.