Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a friendly practice in Camberley as a Healthcare Assistant, where you will support a diverse community of patients. This role involves assisting the Nurse team in providing high-quality healthcare services, conducting health checks, and ensuring accurate clinical records. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, fostering strong relationships with patients and colleagues alike. If you're passionate about healthcare and making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace a fulfilling career with a commitment to equality in healthcare!

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience in a primary care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Experience using clinical systems like EMIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse team in delivering healthcare services.
• Conduct NHS health checks and monitor vital signs.
• Ensure timely recording of clinical information.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Technical Literacy

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

EMIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team 18 hours per week at Camberley Health Centre. As a Healthcare Assistant with us, you will play a key role. This role will include working under supervision, assisting, and supporting the Nurse team in delivering a high-quality healthcare service to every patient. You will have excellent communication skills and will understand the importance of communicating tailored advice and support.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities And Duties:

• NHS health checks
• Phlebotomy
• Blood Pressure & Pulse Monitoring
• Urinalysis
• Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture
• ECG recording
• 24 hour BP & 24 hour ECG Monitoring
• Clip and Sucture removal
• Diabetic Foot Checks
• INR Monitoring Clinics
• Give flu vaccinations and B12 injections upon completion of accredited course
• Assist GP with coil clinic
• Act as Chaperone when required
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
• Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements
• Administration tasks
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems (e.g. EMIS) and following business continuity plans if the electronic system is unavailable
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
  
  

About Us

We are a friendly Practice in Camberley, serving a diverse community of approximately 10k patient list. With a multi disciplinary team comprising of GPs, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Administrator/Receptionists, Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technician.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0037-25-0061

Job locations

Camberley Health Centre

159 Frimley Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 2QA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for a full Job description, Person Specification and list of responsibilities.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for a full Job description, Person Specification and list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy Certification
• Six months of relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last two years
• Care Certificate
  
  

Desirable

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/or previous experience in the NHS or social care
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes
• Experience providing advice/signposting
• Experience using a patient clinical system such as EMIS
• Knowledge of safeguarding interventions and an awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
• Good technical literacy with e.g. Word, Excel, and experience using a clinical system such as EMIS
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• Able to build strong professional relationships
• Understanding of social determinants of health and how these can be addressed with patients
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate people
• Able to travel locally as required
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
• Able to work as part of a team
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to motivate people
• Able to travel locally as required
• Passionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcare
• Able to work as part of a team
  
  

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

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Camberley Health Centre

159 Frimley Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 2QA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Camberley Health Centre

159 Frimley Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 2QA

Employer's website

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