Health Care Assistant - Oxford, United Kingdom - 28 BEAUMONT STREET

28 BEAUMONT STREET
28 BEAUMONT STREET
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Oxford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant, we are able to train those who may not currently hold some of these skills.

a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g.

Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. When trained, undertake venepuncture j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k.

Carry out ECGs as requested l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session n. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance o.


Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy p.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

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