Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | New Mills, SK22 4AQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4213-25-0001 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION Health Care Assistant JOB SUMMARY The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nursing team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under indirect supervision of members of the nursing team. This role involves a variety of clinical tasks, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and excellent patient experiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical care delivery Perform phlebotomy and take blood samples Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight) Administer vaccinations and B12 injections (if trained) Assist with chronic disease management Conduct ECGs and urinalysis tests Manage 24-hour blood pressure monitoring Provide basic wound care and suture removal (if trained) Assist in minor surgical procedures Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice Administrative/service support Assist with management of clinical supplies eg monitoring stock levels, ordering, re-stocking of clinical areas and maintenance of equipment. Participate in quality improvement eg audit, development of protocols and new services. Attend practice/clinical/nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda in the development of the nursing service and where appropriate wider practice systems. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Complete statutory training/updating and mandatory training as specified by the practice policy. Complete skills specific training and regular updating. Participate in an annual individual performance review including maintaining a record own personal and professional development. Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and identify gaps in knowledge and skills. Information practice manager or registered nurse if unable to perform any aspect of role competently. HEALTH AND SAFETY Use practice security systems according to practice guidelines. Identify risks in work activities and report to registered nurse or practice manager. Follow appropriate infection control procedures. Maintain work areas in a tidy and safe manner. Communicate effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet people's needs. EQUALTITY AND DIVERSITY Act in a way that recognises people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.