Healthcare Assistant (Primary Care)
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | North Shields, NE29 0SF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3676-25-0013 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of this post but will depend on whether the successful candidate has undertaken the relevant training and competencies. To provide auxiliary nursing treatments to patients in accordance with agreed protocols and under the guidance of the general practitioners and nursing team. Provide a phlebotomy service to patients. Undertake diabetes screening appointments with patients including foot checks and to make referrals to podiatry where appropriate. Undertake NHS Health Checks as well as taking routine BPs, heights, weights, BMI and recording appropriately. Undertake MOT and new patient health checks. Administration of routine B12s and flu vaccines in accordance with PSDs Suture removal Follow up dressings and wound care. Testing, dealing with and recording of patient samples eg urine, sputum etc. Assist in minor surgery clinic. Assist in coil clinic. Undertake responsibility for ordering clinical supplies. Ensure e-mails and patient tasks are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner. Provide lifestyle advice and onward referral if appropriate eg smoking cessation, weight management, exercise When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurses