Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.59 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.59 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Herne Bay, CT6 5NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0968-25-0008 |
Summary
Core Responsibilities of the Health Care Assistant Please note that, occasionally, additional tasks may be required depending on workload and staffing levels. Provide routine clinical care to patients in line with practice policies and protocols Deliver wound care to patients Perform phlebotomy Conduct spirometry tests Record ECGs Process and manage laboratory samples requested by GPs and Nurses Clear and re-stock consulting rooms Assist in the assessment and monitoring of patients health and well-being Undertake specific clinical activities for named patients as delegated and trained Help raise awareness of health and well-being and promote healthy lifestyles Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with relevant legislation Ensure effective use of read codes Chaperone patients when necessary Assist GPs with minor surgery as required Support ophthalmology clinics Aid the team in handling clinical emergencies Recognize and refer patients presenting with mental health needs Support patients in the use of prescribed or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate