Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Undertake venepuncture Carry out ECGs as requested 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 replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Any other designated tasks which become apparent for the needs of the Practice