Senior Health Care Assistant

Identify, and participate as appropriate, in treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing a long-term condition and with a diagnosed chronic disease. • Long-term condition reviews • NHS Health checks • Dressing and wound management, including compression bandaging/hosiery and leg Ulcer care. • Suture and clip removal. • Aid/chaperone to GP during clinical procedures, e.g. minor operations etc. • Specimen collection e.g. msu, pregnancy tests, occult blood, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. The HCA will be responsible for labelling samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory. • General observations e.g. BP, pulse and temperature. • ECG • Use and care of nebulisers. • The HCA will be responsible for upkeep and maintenance of medical equipment. • Ensure the maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care. Vaccinations/Injections • Flu vaccination clinics/any other vaccination clinics as deemed appropriate. • Any other routine injection e.g., B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal etc Job description Job responsibilities Identify, and participate as appropriate, in treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing a long-term condition and with a diagnosed chronic disease. • Long-term condition reviews • NHS Health checks • Dressing and wound management, including compression bandaging/hosiery and leg Ulcer care. • Suture and clip removal. • Aid/chaperone to GP during clinical procedures, e.g. minor operations etc. • Specimen collection e.g. msu, pregnancy tests, occult blood, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. The HCA will be responsible for labelling samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory. • General observations e.g. BP, pulse and temperature. • ECG • Use and care of nebulisers. • The HCA will be responsible for upkeep and maintenance of medical equipment. • Ensure the maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care. Vaccinations/Injections • Flu vaccination clinics/any other vaccination clinics as deemed appropriate. • Any other routine injection e.g., B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal etc