Health Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Preston, PR4 2YL |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A0573-26-0001 |
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Job responsibilities Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. : a. Undertake new patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly e. Undertake basic wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required f. Support the practice nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics g. Carry out BMI checks as directed h. Act as a chaperone as required i. Undertake venepuncture j. Administer flu vaccinations k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Provide support during minor operations as required n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session o. Ensure fridges are monitored / cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate 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