NHS Jobs
Healthcare Assistant – Yeovil
Key Responsibilities
- New patient health checks (BMI, Urinalysis, ECG recording)
- INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
- Doppler testing
- Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines
- Issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
- Phlebotomy, including annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR for patients with chronic diseases
- Urinalysis, MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
- Wound Care and suture removal following training
- Weight Management
Skills and Expertise
- Experience with medical equipment and procedures
- Proficiency in patient care and interaction
- Knowledge of health regulations and guidelines
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities