Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S60 5ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3818-25-0005 |
Summary
Clinical Duties: Measure and record height, weight, and calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) Monitor and document blood pressure, pulse, and temperature Perform venepuncture procedures Conduct and record electrocardiograms (ECGs) Carry out urinalysis and interpret results Measure and record peak flow rates Perform diabetic foot examinations Conduct NHS Health Checks in accordance with current guidelines Provide smoking cessation support and advice Administer flu and pneumococcal vaccinations under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD) Administer vitamin B12 injections under a PSD Carry out ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) Recognise and respond to changes in patients conditions, reporting any concerns to the GP or nurse as appropriate Administrative and Support Duties: Maintain accurate stock control and order clinical supplies as required Record and monitor fridge temperatures in line with protocols Maintain awareness and adherence to national infection prevention and control standards, cleanliness guidelines, and all regulatory, contractual, and professional requirements Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times Manage recall systems for clinics to ensure timely follow-ups Contribute to service improvement and suggest areas for development Process and manage patient samples in accordance with safety protocols Follow safe sharps management procedures, including appropriate training, use, storage, and disposal Comply with waste management and spillage control procedures