PCN Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 16 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN2 2WJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0324-25-0008 |
Summary
The 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 assessments for the Ageing well service. (PCSPs) b. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately c. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly d. Carry out BMI checks as directed e. Act as a chaperone as required f. When trained, undertake venepuncture g. Check Abtrace for blood requests h. Optimising the home visit by checking for and completing QOF work within scope of practice i. Liaise with the PCN team about patient needs / share at MDT j. When trained, administer flu / covid vaccinations k. Carry out ECGs as requested, and action results as per protocol l. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate m. When trained, carry out diabetic foot checks n. Participate in PCN audit as directed by the audit lead o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance p. Ensure fridge temperatures are checked and recorded daily q. Carry out regular stock takes, check dates and order stock as needed r. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care s. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Please note a driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to carry out home visits.