Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Marlborough, SN8 4BY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0997-26-0002 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Clinical Skills Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations, eg Blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm 24 hr ECG and checking ECG machine Temperature, height and weight - body mass index Venepuncture B12 injections, flu, pneumonia, shingles, etc NHS health checks Smoking cessation Carers Clinic Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Dressings, including leg ulcers Removal of sutures and clips Dopplers Cryotherapy Use of INR star for appropriate patients Monitor fridges Assisting GPs with minor ops Tidying and restocking rooms Other clinic as required with suitable training