Health Care Assistant NHS Health Checks
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,065.00 to £26,808.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25065.00 - £26808.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO24 4LJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0260-26-0031 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with national and local guidelines Measure and record clinical observations including height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, and pulse Perform venepuncture (blood sampling) where required Accurately record patient information and results on the template within SystmOne Provide brief health promotion advice tailored to individual patient needs, including lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption Raise awareness of key health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and dementia Signpost and refer patients to appropriate services via Tasks (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management) Support patients to understand their results and encourage positive behaviour change Maintain patient confidentiality and work in accordance with data protection and safeguarding policies Work collaboratively with the wider team to support delivery of the NHS Health Check programme Supporting the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk through compliance with safeguarding procedures and prompt reporting of any concerns. To be an example and support students To ensure any CQC requirements and/or documentation for which the post holder is responsible for is completed timely and accurately. To ensure any procedures and processes applicable to the role are followed timely and accurately Such other duties (phlebotomy/ECG clinics) as may reasonably be delegated from time to time Education and Training: In accordance with the concepts of lifelong learning, develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to provide information to others to help their development. This will include: Take part in plans for development, learning and performance, including participating in team meetings. To attend training offered by clinical manager to ensure this is up to date Ensure mandatory training is up to date and completed on time Demonstrating to new staff members / students the skills and activities carried out Participation in 121, performance review and appraisal Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility; therefore, Nimbuscare is committed to ensuring that all employees work collaboratively to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection. To achieve this, all staff are expected to comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policies, attend mandatory IPC training or complete the e-learning programme annually To undertake training identified as appropriate/necessary to perform the role Other responsibilities: Establish and maintain communication with individuals Communicating clearly, concisely and effectively with other team members To treat all patient information as confidential. Risk Management: Although it is essential the post holder can work independently, it is equally important for the post holder to access support and advice as appropriate. Demonstrate an awareness of the scope / boundaries of their own responsibilities, decision making, skills and knowledge is vital and to assertively and appropriately escalate and/or access support. IT Literate: e.g. SystmOne and Microsoft Applications. Customers/ Key Stakeholders Patients eligible for NHS Health Checks (aged 4074) GP practice clinical team Health Support Workers Nimbuscare Service Delivery Team Nimbuscare Management Team Local Authority Public Health teams Community and lifestyle services (e.g. smoking cessation, weight management) External providers supporting the NHS Health Check programme