Healthcare Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, OL9 8NH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2944-26-0000 |
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Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include: New Patient Health Checks Urinalysis Phlebotomy Annual health checks for chronic disease management and NHS Health Checks Blood pressure monitoring Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Ensuring specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensuring clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Working within national and local protocols where these exist Awareness of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children Recognising the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred