Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, TA20 2DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3874-26-0001 |
Summary
A fully trained Healthcare Assistant undertakes and records the following tasks: Measurement of height and weight Urinalysis Measurement of blood pressure Measurement of temperature and pulse Recording of ECGs Venepuncture New patient health checks Cardio call monitoring Assisting with minor surgery Influenza vaccination Carers checks B12 injections Taking INR samples and recording results on INR star software. Passing results to duty practice Nurse for review Clinical Responsibilities Recognises changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on. Assist clinicians in emergency management of patients. Enable patients to access appropriated professionals in the practice team. Act as a chaperone. Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients. Clearly present patients points of view to others. Care Management Ensure stock items are provided in GP and treatment rooms. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently. Follow infection control standards. Contribute new ideas to improve patient care. Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.