Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rushden, NN10 9EB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3093-26-0000 |
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: - Phlebotomy - Vaccinations as appropriate to role (given under Patient Specific Direction). - Undertake wound care, cleansing, irrigating and assessing wounds, applying a variety of dressings using appropriate techniques. - Removal of staples and sutures - Undertake new patient health checks - Carry out baseline observations recording findings accurately - Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly - Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics - Carry out BMI checks as directed - Act as a chaperone as required - Carry out ear irrigation - Carry out ECGs as requested - Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation - Provide support during minor operations as required - Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session - Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with infection control protocol - 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 Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: - Participate in practice audit as directed - Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care - Support and participate in shared learning within the practice - Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota