Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Join our dedicated team at Coniston & Southmead Surgeries, where we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support
Please note this is not a Visa Sponsored role.
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| Salary | £24247 to £26006 a year Salary shown is FTE; pay is pro-rated. |
| Site | Coniston & Southmead Surgery |
| Location | Bristol & South Glos |
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To undertake a variety of delegated duties that are within the guidelines and protocols set by the Surgery.
- To deliver a high standard of patient care as indicated in the care plan, reporting back as required.
- Participate in the care of patients with long term conditions.
- If competent, undertake reviews of patients with long term conditions e.g. diabetes, following Surgery guidelines and protocols, and reporting back to the senior nurse.
- Engage in health promotion activity, giving life style advice to patients and carers according to Surgery policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Undertake delegated nursing and rehabilitation procedures, for example:
- Phlebotomy
- INR testing
- Blood Pressure measurement
- Dressings
- Administer seasonal flu and other vaccinations and injections under PSDs.
- ECG recording
- Ear Syringing
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.