Healthcare Assistant - Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom - Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

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Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake phlebotomy, wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks, as required Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, administer flu vaccinations 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 cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the Practice IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion, where appropriate Carry out ECGs, as requested This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the main functions and responsibilities of the post.