Healthcare Assistant (clinical)

NHS; Egham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to support GPs and nursing teams in delivering high-quality primary care services. This role involves a variety of clinical tasks, including administering vaccines, conducting health checks, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care and relevant qualifications, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a positive impact on patient care and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare assistant, preferably in primary care.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy and able to manage multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist GPs and nursing team in delivering primary care services.
• Administer vaccines and medications by injection.
• Manage clinical supplies and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Wound Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

ECG Administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Summary:

The purpose of this role is to assist GPs and the nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks under indirect supervision of the practice GP and nursing team, working within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and competence assessment. The competence requirements align with Band 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Education England).

Main duties of the job:

Clinical care delivery

• Undertake and record urinalysis, specimen preparation, vital signs, BMI, leg measurements for compression hosiery, ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, near patient testing (blood glucose, lipids), venous blood sampling.
• Administer vaccines and medications by injection following legal and clinical guidelines.
• Carry out wound care, including dressing application, removal of sutures, clips, staples, and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Facilitate NHS Health Checks, foot checks for diabetic patients, and annual pre-diabetic reviews.

Administrative and service support

• Manage clinical supplies, monitor stock levels, and maintain equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities such as audits and protocol development.
• Attend and contribute to practice and clinical meetings to develop nursing services and practice systems.

Confidentiality

Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with practice policies, ensuring privacy and data protection at all times.

Health & Safety

Promote health and safety in the workplace, follow security procedures, identify and report risks, maintain tidy and hazard-free work areas, and adhere to infection control protocols.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Essential: Experience as a healthcare assistant, preferably in primary care, with the ability to manage multiple systems efficiently.
• Desirable: Experience working with healthcare professionals or within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, qualified in Phlebotomy.
• Desirable: Care Certificate, NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Other

This role is subject to a DBS check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.