Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS16 5FJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4258-25-0010 |
Summary
Health Care Assistant will perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Nurse Manager and Lead GP. Such tasks may include but are not exclusive to: Venepuncture / Urine Culture / any other relevant pathological tests; General lifestyle advice including dietary, lifestyle, alcohol and smoking advice; Height and Weight Monitoring New Patient Health Checks / MOTs/ NHS Health Checks; Support-to-Stop Smoking Clinics Investigative Procedures including ECGs, Peak Flow, Spirometry, Urinalysis, BP; Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines; Ability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to current UK guidelines; Health Promotion and Motivational Interviewing; Assisting GPs with procedures such as Minor Surgery, Coil Fits/Removals etc.; Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician; Ensure infection control / health and safety guidelines are adhered to; Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment, as well as Cold Chain maintenance; Preparation of specimens / blood samples in accordance with training and procedures; Completing Long Term Condition physical checks, e.g. diabetes Ear Syringing / Ear Care (following specific training); Injections including B12s, Influenza etc. (under PSDs); Onwards referrals as instructed by other health care professionals.