Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY2 5LS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4797-26-0000 |
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: ( all aspects of Role will have supervised training and competancy assessed and ongoing support with Practice Nurses) a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Assist in the provision of both planned and opportunistic Health Promotion Programmes . c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, weight, BMI & record and action findings appropriately d. Undertake routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, following Practice Protocols e. Assist in the provision of wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Undertake monthly stock checks and ordering h. Chaperone patients i. Undertake venepuncture j. Administer Influenza vaccinations k. Carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse l. Record ECGs m. Undertake spirometry n. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation o. Provide support during minor operations p. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session q. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance r. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota