Health Care Assistant - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Cambridge Medical Group

Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Undertakes specified clinical activities and tests for named patients, within the scope of established clinical protocols, policies and procedures, including venepuncture, urine testing, blood pressure readings, ECG's, weight monitoring, B12 and Flu injections and medicals.

Assists with family planning clinic and minor ops clinic where necessary Acts as a chaperone for patients as required, preserving the patient's dignity.

Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas in line with Practice protocols. Provides relevant health information to patients and carers within defined protocols.

Orders and maintains stock of Health Information Leaflets / literature At all times observes infection control procedures to protect self, patients and colleagues.

Assists in maintaining a safe working environment for self, patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team, alerting other members of the Practice team to issues of quality and risk identified in work with patients.

Works within established systems of clinical governance, contributing as appropriate to Practice audit activity.

Dealing with clinical waste Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from Senior Nurse / GPs Orders and maintains stocks of dressings and equipment as directed ORGANISATIONAL Practices and promotes confidentiality at all times Maintains accurate records of patient contacts, providing clear written and verbal information as required by the Practice.

Refers back to other members of the clinical team any patient that doesn't fit within established protocols.

Actively participates in the smooth running of the service SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT:
Recording drugs fridge temperatures and cleaning as required. Ensuring that all patient information is properly recorded within the patient record using the clinical software provided. Actively participates in the care and maintenance of equipment, demonstrating economy in the use of supplies