Experienced Healthcare Assistant (Primary Care)
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.33 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.33 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S63 7RA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1153-26-0002 |
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: Undertake NHS Health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and Home BP monitoring, including 24 hour, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of long term condition clinics (including patient own home and care home) Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Undertake venepuncture Administer injections and vaccinations to patients under PSD When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely and fridge temperature is checked and documented in accordance with practice policy and guidance. Ensure clinical waste and sharps are correctly disposed of in accordance with the practice IPC policy. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate