Job Description
- Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- 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 peak flow and its calculation
- ECGs
- Blood glucose monitoring.
- Venepuncture.
- Inhaler techniques.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
- Perform spirometry on patients after full training and assessment of competence.
- Perform NHS health checks.
- Undertake Chronic Disease Monitoring.
- Undertake foot checks for people with diabetes.
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
- Plan, develop and implement ways of raising and promoting awareness of health and well-being, keeping records of what has been done.
- Provide support and encouragement to patients to self manage their conditions as appropriate.
- Maintain the notice board in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material.
- Administer influenza, pneumococcal and Vitamin B12 vaccinations
- Smoking cessation.
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems and Read codes.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Talbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/05/2023
Reference ID: Riverside Healthcare Assistant
Expected start date: 05/06/2023