Health Care Support Worker

New patient health checks Undertake health promotion to help educate patients and assess problems Take ECGs Suture removal/simple wounds Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guideline Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Dressing of wounds that have been previously assessed by the nurse Blood pressure checks Height & Weight - BMI Responsible for the daily checking and recording of temperature for vaccine fridge Routine checking for infection control and sterilisation management of instruments used in the treatment room Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception & refers patients as appropriate. Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options. Influenza/Pneumococcal/B12/shingles immunisations, will undertake vaccinations as outlined subject to specified PSDs. Assisting clinical staff for minor procedures clinic To maintain accurate patient records and document consultations according to practice guidelines Job description Job responsibilities New patient health checks Undertake health promotion to help educate patients and assess problems Take ECGs Suture removal/simple wounds Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guideline Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Dressing of wounds that have been previously assessed by the nurse Blood pressure checks Height & Weight - BMI Responsible for the daily checking and recording of temperature for vaccine fridge Routine checking for infection control and sterilisation management of instruments used in the treatment room Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception & refers patients as appropriate. Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options. Influenza/Pneumococcal/B12/shingles immunisations, will undertake vaccinations as outlined subject to specified PSDs. Assisting clinical staff for minor procedures clinic To maintain accurate patient records and document consultations according to practice guidelines