Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL50 4DP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5544-25-0005 |
Summary
Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics including visiting housebound/care home patients Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Phlebotomy INR checks, using INT Star Stitch/staple removal Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer vaccinations When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practices IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Visiting housebound and care home patients as required.