• Job Description

  Req#: A1141-25-0003?language=en&page=610&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Health Care Assistant within the Nursing team at Fieldhead Surgery as well as being an integral part of the wider practice team.

  Main duties of the job

  The principal task is to support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care of patients. Helathcare Assistants are expected to aim to meet the same standards of behaviour and conduct and adhere to the same code which seeks to;

  • Prioritise People
  • Practice Effectively
  • Preserve Safety
  • Promote Professionalism and trust

  About us

  About Us

  OurVision

  To be a practice that performs outstanding primary care in line with our patients needs and at the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a practice wed like to attract, reward and retain highly skilled staff and help them grow in their careers to the best of our ability.

  OurPhilosophy

  Fieldhead Surgery strives to maintain an environment which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We aim to treat all our patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.

  By working in partnership with our patients we strive to provide an outstanding standard of holistic primary medical care that is highly effective, efficient and safe for all our patients. We take pride in our work and have a no blame but supportive policy to create a friendly working environment.

  OurMission

  We are committed as primary healthcare professionals to help our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental health and well-being.

  Patient Centred Care

  We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

  High Quality

  We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

  Staff Development

  We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environment for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A1141-25-0003

  Job locations

  Leymoor Road

  Golcar

  Huddersfield

  HD7 4QQ

  
  

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  a. Undertake new patient health checks

  b. Support the Practice Nurses with health promotion programmes

  c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

  d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

  e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

  f. Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics by undertaking HCA Long Term Condition reviews

  g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

  h. Act as a chaperone as required

  i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

  j. When trained, 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 cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

  p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

  q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  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 organisation

  d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  a. Undertake new patient health checks

  b. Support the Practice Nurses with health promotion programmes

  c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

  d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

  e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

  f. Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics by undertaking HCA Long Term Condition reviews

  g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

  h. Act as a chaperone as required

  i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

  j. When trained, 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 cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

  p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

  q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  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 organisation

  d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified Phlebotomist

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified Phlebotomist

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Fieldhead Surgery

  Address

  Leymoor Road

  Golcar

  Huddersfield

  HD7 4QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fieldheadsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Fieldhead Surgery

  Address

  Leymoor Road

  Golcar

  Huddersfield

  HD7 4QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fieldheadsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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