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Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and senior practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols and within the scope of their practice, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Duties and responsibilities: Phlebotomy Spirometry Assisting the Practice Nurse with Long Term Condition Management Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required under supervision of the Practice Nurse Administer Injections under PSD Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Chaperoning duties Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage monitoring and recording of fridge temperatures. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms 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 Assist the wider team with adhering with the practice IPC policy Additional duties as required by scope of the role