Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5US |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3277-25-0006 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes b. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately c. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly d. Undertake basic wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required e. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics and dementia/mental health reviews. f. Carry out BMI checks as directed. g. Act as a chaperone as required h. Undertake venepuncture i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations j. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Carry out B12 injections m. When trained, carry out NHS Health Checks n. When trained, carry out Smoking cessation o. When trained, carry out learning disability health checks p. Diabetes screening to include foot checks q. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation r. Provide support during minor operations as required s. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session t. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance u. 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