Healthcare Assistant

Karel Kindermans; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Nottingham is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This role involves performing assessments for walk-in patients and providing clinical support under supervision. The ideal candidate should possess at least two years of experience in a clinical setting and relevant qualifications. Core benefits include 25 days holiday, NHS pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Compassionate Leave

Access to ongoing continuous professional development

Regular clinical supervision

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Free refreshments

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE grade A–C in English and Maths.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years experience as a Healthcare Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently with multidisciplinary team to provide high-standard service.
• Perform and record baseline observations after appropriate training.
• Assist with patient treatment during medical emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical observation

Basic life support

Education

GCSE grade A–C in English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

NEMS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team! The role involves performing the first assessment for walk‑in patients and providing clinical support to the multidisciplinary team. The Health Assistant will work under clinician supervision, complete an extended competency requirement, and assist in maintaining a safe and efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently and professionally with the multidisciplinary team to provide a safe, high‑standard service to all service users and their carers.
• Perform and record baseline observations after appropriate training: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, blood glucose, peak flow, ECG recording, and venepuncture.
• Act as the first point of contact with patients and/or their carers, maintaining oversight of the waiting room.
• Collaborate with clinicians to prioritise patients in the waiting room, utilising recommended early warning scores such as PEWS or NEWS2.
• Work under minimal supervision while recognising when to elevate concerns to a registered healthcare professional.
• Recognise changes in patient observations or condition and report them promptly to the nurse in charge or appropriate professional.
• Assist with patient treatment, including dressings, providing a chaperone, and supporting during medical emergencies.
• Provide feedback, report, and, where necessary, safeguard patients’ condition and welfare to the appropriate clinician.

Core Benefits For The NEMS Workforce

• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• NHS Pension scheme
• Compassionate Leave
• Access to ongoing continuous professional development
• Regular clinical supervision
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to participate in service development and improvement
• Free refreshments
• Eye Care Vouchers

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE grade A–C in English and Maths
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience as a Healthcare Assistant
• Experience working in a clinical setting, primary care, and urgent care environments

Other

Salary: £14.15 to £14.70 per hour plus unsocial enhancements.

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working.

Job location: Nottingham University Hospital, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer

Employer: NEMS Community Benefit Services Ltd
Website: https://nemscbs.net/