Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Rushden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushden Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting GPs and nurses in providing high-quality primary care services to patients, with a focus on teamwork and patient care. The position is part-time and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Confident in working autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist GPs and nursing team in delivering primary care services.
• Undertake health checks and support chronic disease management.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as venepuncture and wound care.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Job description

Job summary

Rushden Medical Centre is an established GP Practice located in the heart of Rushden providing excellent care to over 9,600 patients. As the practice grows, we are looking for an additional experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their expanding team and work alongside our current Healthcare Assistant. Teamwork and mutual support are integral to our working practices, and we offer a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant who will work part/full time. As the role of the Healthcare Assistant, you will assist the GPs and nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality primary care services to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Weight, height, waist circumference, and Body Mass Index Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
• Doppler ultrasound measurement working with a Registered Nurse
• Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation if required
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by Doctors/Nurses
• Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
• Assist clinicians in carrying out minor surgical procedures including sterilising, cleaning, and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions
• Venepuncture, wound care/dressings, ABPM, ECGs, Urinalysis, NHS health checks, etc.
• Routine blood pressures/blood glucose
• Flu vaccinations, B12 injections

About us

Rushden Medical Centre is an established GP Practice located in the heart of Rushden providing excellent care to over 9,600 patients.

If you are confident working autonomously and as part of a team and able to prioritise workload - We want to hear from you!

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.50 to £13 an hour Depending upon experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A0420-25-0002

Job locations

Adnitt Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9TR

Job description

• Undertake new patient health checks
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour 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
• When trained, undertake venepuncture
• When trained, administer flu vaccinations
• When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision 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 all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate