Health Care Assistant in Bristol

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory. Measuring and recording: blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight, body mass index. Perform ECGs and record results accurately. Blood glucose monitoring. Support long-term condition management by performing routine checks e.g. diabetes foot checks. Further training to enhance skills is available but we are ideally looking for a candidate with existing experience in these key areas. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Support clinicians in providing minor surgery. Ability to undertake patient observations and recognise what is normal, reporting back to appropriate health care professional. Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers. Participate in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine. Contribute to the legibility and accuracy of the patients/clients care plan/records and/or other reports. Contribute to the effectiveness of the established communication/reporting system. Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as and when required. The role may require you to work at both The Old School Surgery site and the branch surgery site on the UWE University campus. Undertake extended professional development. Follow and implement care plans as devised by registered staff in a variety of settings. To ensure that you and others function in the surgery's clinical governance framework, including risk management.

Organisational/administrative duties: To work as an effective member of the practice team and support the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care. Monitoring and ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels as delegated in coordination with Lead Nurses. Able to deal with unexpected situations relating to treatment room in an appropriate manner and refer on to an appropriate person. Take the initiative in providing support to the registered staff and other practice team members to enable them to extend their roles. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on treatment room activities. Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.

Education and research duties: Participate in training programmes and personal development appropriate to the post. Participate and contribute to providing a learning environment for students and any other staff.