General Practice HealthCare Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wansford, PE8 6PL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1881-25-0004 |
Summary
a. Undertake health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. Undertake venepuncture j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Undertake 24hour ECGs m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation n. Provide support during minor operations, coil clinics and Baby Imms clinics as required o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate