Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO5 1AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0585-26-0001 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities / Duties Clinical Responsibilities Undertake routine clinical procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment, including: Blood pressure monitoring Height, weight, BMI, and waist measurements Phlebotomy Urinalysis ECG recording New patient health checks NHS Health Checks Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD) as directed Administer vaccinations and injections where trained, competent, and authorised Perform wound care and dressings under appropriate supervision Prepare, clean, and maintain clinical rooms in line with infection prevention and control policies Accurately record clinical observations and interventions on the practice clinical system Patient Care and Support Provide a courteous, welcoming, and non-judgemental service to all patients Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD) as directed Promote health education and healthy lifestyle choices where appropriate Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, consent, and safeguarding at all times Administrative and Practice Support Assist with stock control, equipment checks, and ordering of clinical supplies Support patient recall systems, audits, and health promotion activities Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, reception staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives within the practice