Health Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.13 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £13.13 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Durham, DH7 0LS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A4459-26-0001 |
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Job Purpose To provide safe, effective, and compassionate clinical support within Lanchester Medical Centre. The postholder will work under the indirect supervision of registered clinicians, delivering highquality patient care in line with practice protocols, national guidance, and their assessed competencies. Key Clinical Responsibilities Clinical Observations & Assessments Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation Height, weight, BMI Urinalysis and specimen collection New patient health checks NHS Health Checks LongTerm Condition Support Diabetic foot checks using practice protocols and digital templates Support for chronic disease reviews (e.g., hypertension, COPD, asthma) Lifestyle advice: smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity DMARD Monitoring Conduct blood tests and observations required for DMARD safety monitoring Follow practice protocols and templates to ensure correct monitoring intervals Escalate abnormal results promptly to the clinical team Reinforce patient education around monitoring schedules and redflag symptoms Clinical Procedures Phlebotomy ECG recording Wound care and dressings, including compression Suture and clip removal Ear irrigation Simple injections (e.g., B12) under PSD/PGD Vaccinations (flu, COVID, shingles, pneumonia, childhood vaccines) Vaccination & Immunisation Support Administer vaccines under PGDs/PSDs Support seasonal flu and COVID clinics Maintain cold chain and vaccine storage standards Record vaccinations accurately in the clinical system Infection Control, Stock & Equipment Responsibilities Infection Prevention & Control Maintain high standards of infection control in all clinical areas Clean and prepare clinical rooms between patients following practice protocols Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps Adhere to hand hygiene, PPE, and decontamination procedures Report any infection control concerns or incidents promptly Stock Management Monitor and replenish clinical stock in consultation rooms and treatment areas Check expiry dates and rotate stock appropriately Support ordering processes by reporting low stock levels Ensure vaccines and consumables are stored safely and in line with coldchain requirements Room & Equipment Checks Complete daily and weekly room checks as per practice protocols Ensure equipment (e.g., BP monitors, ECG machines, pulse oximeters) is clean, functional, and calibrated where required Report faults or maintenance needs promptly Prepare clinical rooms for clinics, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and safe to use Digital & Clinical Systems Responsibilities SystmOne Record all consultations, observations, and procedures accurately and contemporaneously Use clinical templates to ensure safe and consistent documentation Manage tasks, recalls, and patient messaging as required Ardens Templates Use Ardens templates for all entries: Diabetic foot checks DMARD monitoring NHS Health Checks Wound care Vaccinations Longterm condition reviews Follow prompts to ensure compliance with national and local protocols Administrative & Team Responsibilities Maintain accurate, legible, and timely clinical records Assist with stock control, equipment checks, and infection control processes Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement Attend practice meetings, training sessions, and mandatory updates Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and administrative teams Contribute to a positive, supportive, and patientcentred practice culture Training, Competence & Professional Development Work strictly within scope of competence and training Undertake mandatory training (e.g., BLS, safeguarding, infection control) Engage in ongoing development to expand clinical skills Maintain awareness of practice policies and national guidance Participate in annual appraisal and competency review