Healthcare Assistant / GPA
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Westbury, BA13 3FQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0924-26-0002 |
Summary
Main Duties and Job Responsibilities: Confirming the identity of patients before carrying out any procedures Responsible for identifying and acting on safeguarding concerns Accurately measure weight and height, calculate BMI and recognise healthy ranges and clinically significant low/high readings Use manual techniques and devices to record and interpret vital signs Undertake venepuncture and routine ECG monitoring Manage sputum, urine, stool and vomit samples, collecting, interpreting and reporting as appropriate INR monitoring Monitor wounds and undertake wound care using appropriate evidence based techniques, including leg ulceration, under supervision of a registered nurse Undertaking clinical activities for named patients that have been identified by patient specific direction, including influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, B12 and prostap injections. Screening of patients for NHS Health Checks, mental health reviews and memory assessments. Processing and management of laboratory samples Stock control and ordering of clinical items and immunisations. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Chaperoning duties Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Infection control use standard precautions, effective hand hygiene techniques, effective decontamination of equipment and the environment techniques and safely handle and dispose of waste Complete tasks on behalf of the GP pre or post appointment