Apprentice Health Care Assistant

Clinical Duties
Conduct new patient registration checks and NHS Health Checks, including completing relevant paperwork and referrals.
Perform clinical observations and procedures including:Blood pressure monitoring
Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
Weight monitoring
Simple wound dressings
Provide lifestyle advice and support patients with appropriate referrals where required.
Collect, label and prepare patient specimens for collection, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
Assist with specimen collection and patient observations as required.
Patient Care & Professional Practice
Deliver a high standard of patient care and communication, ensuring patients feel supported and informed.
Maintain patient, staff and practice confidentiality at all times.
Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures and professional standards.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Contribute to a safe, secure and welcoming healthcare environment.
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using SystmOne.
Record consultations, treatments and clinical activities clearly and accurately.
Complete all required healthcare documentation and registration paperwork.
Support health promotion initiatives and seasonal campaigns, such as flu vaccination programmes.
Assist with ordering and displaying health promotion materials.
Clinical Environment & Stock Control
Ensure consulting rooms and clinical areas are clean, stocked and well maintained.
Monitor and replenish clinical supplies and equipment.
Support the safe management of clinical waste and sharps disposal.
Report maintenance, safety or stock issues to the Nurse Manager.
Health & Safety
Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
Work in accordance with Practice Health & Safety policies.
Identify and report potential risks or hazards.
Use workplace security systems and equipment safely and appropriately.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to quality improvement and service development activities.
Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and development.
Participate in annual appraisals, training and learning opportunities.
Support apprentice training programmes and uphold learning agreements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Communication & Teamwork
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
Adapt communication methods to meet individual patient needs.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing workload effectively and contributing to excellent patient care.

Training

You will attend Leeds City College one day per month. 

After the apprenticeship

Permanent position on completion of apprenticeship - Subject to performance

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Access to a vehicle is beneficial as you will be working across 3 sites