Healthcare Support Worker - HCA (ARRS Role)

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Supporting the PCN Frailty Nurse team in their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within practice clinics New patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management ECG recording Phlebotomy INRs Warfarin Management Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the scope of established protocols Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Maintenance of surgical equipment Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Follows aseptic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan. At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves. Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be paid by the post holder either on appointment or as part of the first 3 months salary deductions. Current cost is £49.50