GP Health Care Assistant

GP Health Care Assistant

GP Health Care Assistant

Nhs Jobs

Gov UK

London, SW7 5RB

8 hours ago

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The HCA will undertake the following clinical and administrative duties: Diagnostic and Monitoring Phlebotomy:Perform phlebotomy duties, including taking blood samples efficiently and accurately. Specimen Handling: Take and, where appropriate, despatch laboratory specimens (including blood, urine, swabs, and other diagnostic tests) as required byGPs. Logistics: Ensure specimens are ready for collection by the designated time, or alternatively, store them correctly in the fridge for next-day collection. ECG: Setting up the ECG machine to take electrocardiograms and sending them to be read by a GP. AF Screening: Conducting 1-lead ECG Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening for appropriate patient groups (e.g., patients aged 55 and over). Blood Pressure Monitoring: Carrying out routine blood pressurechecks and fitting and removal of the 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM). Preventive Health and Management NHS Health Checks: Conduct NHS Health Checks (offered to everyone without a long-term condition aged 40 to 72). This includes patient education on results and next steps. Chronic Disease Management: Assisting with routine investigations for chronic disease management, such as gathering blood test results and conducting preliminary lifestyle questions. Injections and Vaccinations: Administering injections, including B12 and routine vaccinations (e.g., flu and pneumococcal infection) under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD). Patient Education: Advise patients on basic health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention.