Healthcare Assistant

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Peterborough seeks a Healthcare Assistant to perform clinical observations, assist with patient hygiene, and maintain records. This role requires previous care experience and a Care Certificate. You will collaborate with healthcare colleagues to ensure quality patient care and be responsible for maintaining healthcare equipment. Strong teamwork and initiative are essential attributes for this position, which also requires adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Experience working as part of a team and using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Participate in resident screenings with healthcare colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of resident's care.
• Contribute to the ordering and maintenance of healthcare equipment.

Skills

Ability to perform clinical observations

Infection prevention and control

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Care certificate

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 22 December 2025

• Be able to perform clinical observations, report abnormalities, elevate concerns and document on System One accurately
• Follow appropriate infection prevention and control guidelines in order to protect themselves, colleagues and residents
• Assist in the provision of personnel hygiene requirements for social care patients, clinics including phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECGs and smoking cessation in line with their skills & proficiencies

Main duties of the job

• Participate in resident screenings with healthcare colleagues
• Be able to maintain accurate, timely and legible records of resident's care, including data input and statistical information, as required
• To contribute to the ordering, distribution, stock control and maintenance of Healthcare equipment and resources

About us

Will participate in all aspects of healthcare admin duties as required including booking appointments, scanning of resident's information and answering queries.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description to obtain a further amount of information in regards to the main duties of the job.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in a care setting
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• To work in a team but use their own initiative
• Care certificate

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 name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust