Health Care Assistant

Job title:

Health Care Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.Main duties of the joba. Undertake new patient health checksb. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmesc. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyd. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglye. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinicsg. Carry out BMI checks as directedh. Act as a chaperone as requiredi. When trained, undertake venepuncturej. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsk. Carry out ECGs as requestedl. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationm. Provide support during minor operations as requiredn. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessiono. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancep. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policyq. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateAbout usOur supportive practice is proud to have an excellent well-established team, with weekly practice and education meetings, nursing meetings and a fantastic team working environment, with support for staff and supervision being paramount to patient care. We are proud of our large nursing team, which is well-led, meets regularly not only for educational and practice meetings, but also socially, enjoying excellent working relationships with each other and with other staff from our varied multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an Outstanding CQC rated practice and GP Access Centre delivering high quality patient care in State of the Art Premises. We are the largest of 7 practices forming Healthsense Primary Care Network (PCN), which has an excellent reputation for teaching, training and high-quality patient care.DetailsDate posted08 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£24,000 to £25,500 a yearContractBankDuration1 yearsWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA0083-25-0001Job locations37 Love LanePinnerMiddlesexHA5 3EEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:a. Undertake new patient health checksb. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmesc. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyd. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglye. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinicsg. Carry out BMI checks as directedh. Act as a chaperone as requiredi. When trained, undertake phlebotomyj. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsk. Carry out ECGs as requestedl. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationm. Provide support during minor operations as requiredn. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessiono. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancep. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policyq. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit leadb. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisationJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:a. Undertake new patient health checksb. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmesc. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyd. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglye. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinicsg. Carry out BMI checks as directedh. Act as a chaperone as requiredi. When trained, undertake phlebotomyj. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsk. Carry out ECGs as requestedl. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationm. Provide support during minor operations as requiredn. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessiono. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancep. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policyq. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit leadb. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

• Phlebotomy certification
• Vaccination certification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirementsEssential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

• Phlebotomy certification
• Vaccination certification

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Clinical Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

SkillsEssential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS user skills

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirementsEssential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Expected salary

£24000 – 25500 per year

Location

Pinner, Greater London

Job date

Fri, 09 May 2025 22:02:56 GMT

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