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Job role: Health Care Assistant GP
Company name: NHS jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Health Care
Job reference: A2455-24-0004
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About the Job:
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, 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
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained, undertake venepuncture
When trained, administer flu vaccinations
When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
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 practice IPC policy
Ordering medication
Compile the PPA medication monthly
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Process routine blood forms for patients and liaise with the patient/carer to book an appropriate appointment
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