Health Care Assistant

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare assistant position at a leading practice in Harlow, offering a chance to support the nursing team in delivering essential care services. The role involves patient health checks, monitoring, and assisting with clinical tasks. Ideal for qualified candidates with strong communication and organizational skills, looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or healthcare setting essential.
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new patient health checks and support health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations and annual diabetic checks.
• Undertake wound care and assist in minor operations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Ross Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our nursing team.This important role will support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Main duties of the job

Undertake new patient health checks. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.

Carry out annual diabetic checks in line with guidance. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.

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

Undertake suture and staple removals.

Carry out ECGs as requested.

Carry out BMI checks as directed.

Undertake venepuncture.

Provide support during minor operations as required.

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

About us

The Ross Practice located in Harlow with easy access to the M11 and train services.

We are made up of 4 Partners, nursing team, management team and a supportive administration team.

We are part of Harlow South PCN.

CQC good rating.

We are a SystmOne Practice which also operates AccuRx and Ardens.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5900-25-0000

Job locations

Ross Practice

The Fairway

Harlow

Essex

CM18 6LY

Job description Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities will include:

Undertake new patient health checks.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.Carry out annual diabetic checks in line with guidance.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.Undertake suture and staple removals.Carry out ECGs as requested.Carry out BMI checks as directed.Undertake venepuncture.Provide support during minor operations as required.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

Job description Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities will include:

Undertake new patient health checks.Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.Carry out annual diabetic checks in line with guidance.Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.Undertake suture and staple removals.Carry out ECGs as requested.Carry out BMI checks as directed.Undertake venepuncture.Provide support during minor operations as required.Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working with the general public within primary care or another healthcare setting essential.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications Essential

• If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant, we look forward to hearing from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:
• Healthcare qualification
• Phlebotomy certification desirable.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Experience of working with the general public within primary care or another healthcare setting essential.
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Care certificate
• Phlebotomy

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working with the general public within primary care or another healthcare setting essential.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications Essential

• If you are a qualified and experienced healthcare assistant, we look forward to hearing from you. You will have the following skills and qualifications:
• Healthcare qualification
• Phlebotomy certification desirable.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Experience of working with the general public within primary care or another healthcare setting essential.
• Confidence and competence in all HCA duties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Care certificate
• Phlebotomy

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

The Ross Practice

Address

Ross Practice

The Fairway

Harlow

Essex

CM18 6LY

Employer's website

https://www.therosspractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Ross Practice

Address

Ross Practice

The Fairway

Harlow

Essex

CM18 6LY

Employer's website

https://www.therosspractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)