Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Herts , CM23 2LY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5896-26-0001 |
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 site-to-site courier duties, transporting items, documents, equipment, stock, and vaccines safely and efficiently between locations, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate handling. Assist healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. Carry out patient health checks, including new patient assessments, routine observations (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations), and monitoring. Provide treatment room services within scope of practice, including wound care, dressings, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring (including 24-hour BP), and vaccinations (once trained). Support Practice Nurses in the delivery and management of chronic disease clinics and health promotion programmes. Maintain accurate patient records and complete associated administrative tasks as required. Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled, recorded, and prepared for onward transport. Maintain clinical rooms to a high standard, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and prepared for each session. Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures, including safe disposal of clinical waste and management of sharps bins. Ensure clinical equipment, including fridges, is maintained and cleaned in line with current guidance. Provide support during minor operations and act as a chaperone when required. Deliver opportunistic health promotion and patient education where appropriate.