Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Didcot, OX11 0BB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0858-26-0000 |
Summary
JOB PURPOSE To work as part of the Primary Health Care Team providing high quality nursing care to meet the holistic needs of the Practice population. To work to agreed Practice standards and protocols for the delivery of patient care. PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES KEY ROLE CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE Undertake procedures to support patients including: Venepuncture Blood Pressure checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, ECGs NHS health checks Chronic disease health checks Assisting in minor procedures/minor surgery Chaperoning other clinical staff Supporting patients who are anxious or distressed Immunisations eg seasonal influenza. Injections eg B12 Support patients in their physical, mental and social wellbeing by: Engaging in opportunistic or formal Health Promotion where appropriate. Working with the Practice to support vulnerable patients. Communicating or escalating concerns to a senior member of the team in a timely manner Encouraging and supporting patients to address issues which affect their health and social well-being. Works under indirect supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse. Is accountable to the Senior Practice Nurse and the Partnership/Leadership Team for their actions in undertaking delegated work. Provides support for other members of the primary health care team and contributes towards the co-ordination of team activities and the development of the Practice as a whole. Refers to more senior members of the Primary Health Care team as appropriate. Works within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines for example: infection control, chaperoning. Is required to keep competencies up to date and partake in ongoing training and appraisal process for continuing professional development. Promotes effective communication and relationships within the team. Works collaboratively as a team member to achieve the aspirations and objectives of the Practice as a whole. Actively participates in clinical and practice meetings. Contributes to the development, monitoring and evaluation of care delivery.