Health Care Assistant

Nhs North Of England Commissioning Support Unit; South Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield Medical Group is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join a busy, forward-thinking training practice. You will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, assisting clinicians, promoting patient health, and helping deliver high‑quality primary care services.

The role includes health checks, clinical observations, wound care, immunisations, venepuncture, ECGs and vaccination management. This is a permanent, full‑time post with clear opportunities for professional development.

Job description

Job summary

Mayfield Medical Group have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly, busy and forward-thinking training practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality patient care across a diverse range of services. You will play a key role in supporting clinicians, promoting patient health and wellbeing, and contributing to the effective delivery of primary care services.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Support the Practice Nurse in delivering health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• Perform baseline clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, ensuring accurate documentation of findings.
• Facilitate routine and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, providing patients with appropriate information and guidance.
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other delegated clinical procedures as required.
• Support the Practice Nurse in the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
• Carry out BMI assessments as directed.
• Act as a chaperone in accordance with practice policy.
• Undertake venepuncture.
• Administer influenza vaccinations in line with training, competency and practice protocols.
• Carry out ear irrigation procedures.
• Perform ECG recordings as requested.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled, recorded and prepared for transportation.
• Provide support during minor surgical procedures as required.
• Ensure all clinical rooms are appropriately stocked, prepared and maintained for each clinical session.
• Ensure vaccine and clinical fridges are cleaned and monitored in accordance with current guidance and practice procedures.
• Ensure clinical waste is safely removed from clinical areas and sharps bins are replaced in line with infection prevention and control (IPC) policies.
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion and lifestyle advice where appropriate.

About us

Mayfield Medical Group are committed to the ongoing development of our staff and welcome applications from individuals who are proactive, adaptable and keen to further develop their clinical skills and experience. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of our patient population.

If you are passionate about patient care and are looking to progress your career within primary care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: I9869-2663
Closing date: 10 November 2026
Location: Mayfield Medical Group, Park Road, Jarrow, NE32 5SE

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