Health Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

The successful candidate will assist with the delivery of high-quality patient care and provide support to healthcare professionals within our multidisciplinary team, working under the supervision of a clinician and within the agreed parameters of practice.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with duties including new patient health checks, phlebotomy, blood pressure and hypertension monitoring, ECGs, weight management, dressings and removal of sutures, swabs and urinalysis, chaperoning, and supporting coil fittings.

You will also contribute to health promotion, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, cold-chain and stock management, as well as signposting patients to appropriate healthcare services. An important part of the role will be working closely with our clinical and administrative teams to support the achievement, monitoring and maintenance of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised, reliable and committed to providing excellent patient-centred care, with the ability to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

New patient health checks

Weight management

Blood pressure and Hypertension monitoring

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Dressing and ROS

Swabs and urinalysis

Supporting coil fittings

Chaperoning duties

Supporting IPC

Signposting and or referring patient to other healthcare services.

Supporting Quality Outcomes Framework by working closely with the clinical and administrative team to report, audit and meet and maintain targets

Cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.

Re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Supporting adult/child safeguarding

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well-being

Job description

For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, & financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, & more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind & long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, & delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, & exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, & smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, & regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news & opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea & coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!