Health Care Assistant

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their innovative team in York. This part-time role involves providing essential nursing support and delivering safe, evidence-based care to patients. As part of a forward-thinking practice, you will engage with a diverse population, assisting with health checks, vaccinations, and chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and previous healthcare experience, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare assistant is essential.
• Must maintain infection control policies and manage chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health Care Assistant services to the practice population.
• Administer vaccines and manage chronic diseases following protocols.
• Support health promotion and self-care strategies.

Skills

Health Care Assistance

Patient Care

Infection Control

Emergency Response

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

GCSE grades A-C in English and Math

Job description

Job summary

Interested? Then don't delay and send us your CV today!

The successful candidate may be required to work across the sites on occasions, so a degree of flexibility is required. Some extended hours and Saturdays will be expected on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

To provide nursing support to all members of the clinical team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of clinical care to all patients within the practice.

About us

York Medical Group is a large, inner-city practice serving a population of 44,000 across 6 sites. We consider ourselves a forward-thinking, innovative, and driven team of professionals meeting the demands of patient care. Our workforce includes GPs, ANPs, UCPs, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, Care Coordinators, Link Workers, and Mental Health Workers.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0821-25-0004

Job locations

32 Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AE

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Health Care Assistant services to the practice population.
• Deliver care within the boundaries of role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, supported by nursing teams.
• Ensure the care delivered is safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective, including health checks, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, and blood sugar levels.
• Involve in taking and preparing pathology samples (venepuncture, INR, urinalysis).
• Undertake ECGs.
• Support health promotion and self-care strategies.
• Provide holistic care and develop ongoing care/support plans.
• Administer B12, influenza, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines under Patient Specific Directives.
• Manage chronic diseases following practice protocols.
• Provide basic wound care and remove stitches/clips.
• Prioritize and intervene in emergency situations.
• Recognize at-risk patients for safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain infection control policies.
• Ensure stock levels are adequate and participate in audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• GCSE grades A-C in English and Math
• Previous healthcare assistant experience

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Experience as a healthcare assistant

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.