Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE72 3HG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5131-26-0003 |
Summary
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a wide range of HCA duties including: Carry out delegated observations and baseline measures (BP, pulse, temperature, height/weight/BMI), recording accurately in the clinical system. Perform phlebotomy/venepuncture and handle specimens to lab requirements (label, package and transport). Record ECGs and file/upload results in line with practice processes. Provide wound care, dressings and simple bandaging within competency and IPC standards. Support chronic disease and longterm condition monitoring (e.g. diabetes, COPD, hypertension), completing agreed assessments and preparing patients for review. Complete new patient and health promotion checks (including NHS Health Checks where trained), providing brief lifestyle advice and signposting as appropriate. Undertake spirometry where trained, including calibration/basic quality checks, following national/local guidance. Prepare and maintain clinical rooms: clean, check equipment, restock, report faults and arrange servicing as needed. Maintain IPC standards, including cleaning schedules, waste disposal, hand hygiene and appropriate PPE use. Support safe patient flow and act as a chaperone as required, maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Use IT systems for accurate data entry, coding (where appropriate), scanning and document processing in line with information governance. Communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, adapting for additional needs and using interpreters where appropriate. Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement; support incident reporting and service development as requested. Keep mandatory training and competencies up to date; attend meetings, supervision and appraisals as required. Work flexibly to meet service needs, providing cover and undertaking other reasonable duties for the role. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities, escalating concerns per local policy.