Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Market Surgery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their dedicated nursing team. This role involves providing patient-centered care, supporting health promotion programs, and assisting in clinical tasks, ensuring a positive experience for patients. The ideal candidate will have solid healthcare qualifications and experience.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Generous Annual Leave entitlements

Variety of leave entitlements including maternity and absence

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry and blood pressure.
• Administer injections and vaccinations to patients under PSD.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Effective time management

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Healthcare qualification (Care Certificate)

GCSE English Grade C or Above

GCSE Maths Grade C or Above

Tools

SystmOne user skills

Job description

Job Summary

Market Surgery is delighted to be advertising for a Healthcare Assistant to join our diverse and highly skilled nursing team. This is an additional role as we grow and develop our current team.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Healthcare Assistant for either 30 or 37.5 hours per week.

Working days are 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

Please note that interviews will be held on the morning of 7th and 9th July

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in primary care play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and patient-centred care. Their work contributes to the smooth functioning of the practice and the well-being of patient. HCAs in primary care have a wide range of duties, primarily focused on supporting patients and assisting the clinical team. Their responsibilities include taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight), assisting with personal care, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.They also play a role in health promotion, patient education, and administrative tasks.

Healthcare assistants (HCAs) provide essential support to patients in various healthcare settings, focusing on personal care, assisting with daily activities, and monitoring patient conditions. They work under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals, ensuring patients receive the care and support they need.

• Direct Patient Care
• Ensuring patient comfort and safety
• Monitoring patient conditions
• Delivering health promotion advice
• Promoting positive mental and physical health
  
  

About Us

At Market Surgery we fundamentally believe that our staff are the most important aspect of our business. They often work in challenging situations and staff morale is of the upmost importance to ensure effective, safe, and patient centred care is offered.

As Such We Offer To Prospective Candidates An Outstanding Package Of Benefits To Our Staff. We Offer Colleagues a Variety Of Additional Benefits Including:

• NHS Pension
• Generous Annual Leave entitlements
• A variety of other leave entitlements including maternity and absence.
  
  

You'll be joining a large and yet cohesive team at the Surgery which consists of 49 staff members across both clinical and administrative fields

We also work closely with other GP practices across Rotherham, particularly with the other GP practices of Health Village Dearne Valley PCN of which we are an active member.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

A1153-25-0004

Job locations

Warehouse Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S63 7RA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Healthcare Assistant. There May Be On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks; This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:

• Undertake NHS Health checks and New patient health checks where appropriate.
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and Home BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer injections and vaccinations to patients under PSD
• When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely and fridge temperature is checked and documented in accordance with practice policy and guidance.
• Ensure clinical waste and sharps are correctly disposed of in accordance with the practice IPC policy
  
  

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Healthcare Assistant. There May Be On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks; This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:

• Undertake NHS Health checks and New patient health checks where appropriate.
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and Home BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer injections and vaccinations to patients under PSD
• When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely and fridge temperature is checked and documented in accordance with practice policy and guidance.
• Ensure clinical waste and sharps are correctly disposed of in accordance with the practice IPC policy
  
  

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  
  

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• SystmOne user skills
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (Care Certificate)
  
  

Desirable

• Phlebotomy certification
• Ear syringing certification
• GCSE English Grade C or Above
• GCSE Maths Grade C or Above
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (Care Certificate)
  
  

Desirable

• Phlebotomy certification
• Ear syringing certification
• GCSE English Grade C or Above
• GCSE Maths Grade C or Above
  
  

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

The Market Surgery

Address

Warehouse Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S63 7RA

Employer's website

https://www.marketsurgerywath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Market Surgery

Address

Warehouse Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S63 7RA

Employer's website

https://www.marketsurgerywath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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