NHS
Healthcare Assistant - Part time
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Job Description
- Req#: A0961-25-0000?language=en&page=441&sort=publicationDateDesc
- GCSE Grade A - C in English or Maths (or equivalent)
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Person Specification
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously -
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -
- Effective time management (planning and organising) -
- Strong IT skills- including clinical IT system user skills -
- Flexible and cooperative -
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Essential Experience
- Wound care - EGCs - Venipuncture
- height - weight - BP pulse -
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting -
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes -
- Good knowledge of clinical governance -
- Understands the requirements for PGDs and associated policy -
- Desirable Experience -
- Experience of working in Primary Care -
- Knowledge of SystmOne -
- GCSE Grade A - C in English or Maths (or equivalent)
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Person Specification
- Able to work as a team member and autonomously -
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -
- Effective time management (planning and organising) -
- Strong IT skills- including clinical IT system user skills -
- Flexible and cooperative -
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- Essential Experience
- Wound care - EGCs - Venipuncture
- height - weight - BP pulse -
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting -
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes -
- Good knowledge of clinical governance -
- Understands the requirements for PGDs and associated policy -
- Desirable Experience -
- Experience of working in Primary Care -
- Knowledge of SystmOne -
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our experienced nursing team, on a part time basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about patient care and proactive in improving quality within a primary care setting. The post holder can expect to be working in an encouraging and supportive practice environment. They will deliver and assist the clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. This role is extremely varied; it requires quick thinking, the ability to put patients quickly at ease and to work within set appointment times and to follow practice procedures and policies.
Part time position available 16 - 20 hours p/w Wednesday to Friday
Main duties of the job
Wound care - ECGs - Venipuncture,
Long term condition reviews - including height - weight - BP - pulse
Vaccinations
Assisting with women's health appointments
Chaperoning
Following data security, safeguarding, H&S and IPC procedures and policies.
About us
Front Street Surgery has been open for over 40 years and we have approximately 8500 patients. Our main branch is in Acomb with a satellite branch in Copmanthorpe. The post holder will be expected to work from both sites. We are a very friendly and supportive team, led by a team of 4 experienced and forward-thinking partners. We offer a multi-skilled clinical team which comprises of 10 GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, phlebotomist and we also have a PCN physiotherapist and mental health practitioner. As a training practice, with HYMS, we welcome a diverse and everchanging selection of students and registrars.
Supported by our excellent clinical and non-clinical teams, we are a top performer in the local GP rankings and QOF markers.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.50 to £13 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0961-25-0000
Job locations
14 Front Street
Acomb
York
YO24 3BZ
Dr Orr & Partners
Main Street
Copmanthorpe
York
YO233GG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
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:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the Practice Nurse 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 Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
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. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary key responsibilities
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 responsibilities
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
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:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the Practice Nurse 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 Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
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. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary key responsibilities
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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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
Front Street Surgery
Address
14 Front Street
Acomb
York
YO24 3BZ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Front Street Surgery
Address
14 Front Street
Acomb
York
YO24 3BZ
Employer's website
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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