Healthcare Assistant (clinical)

NHS; Egham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Egham is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support GPs and nursing teams in delivering high-quality primary care services. The role involves clinical care delivery, administrative support, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare settings, particularly within the NHS. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to community health and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare assistant or in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary care.
• Experience working with healthcare professionals or in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assist GPs and nursing team in delivering primary care services.
• Administer selected vaccines and medications under supervision.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Healthcare Assistance

Patient Confidentiality

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Qualified in Phlebotomy

Care Certificate

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nursing team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under indirect supervision of members of the practice GP and nursing team.

The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. The competence requirements of the post are linked to the Band 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Education England).

Main duties of the job

Clinical care delivery

Working within guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:

• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis
• Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate
• Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index - Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
• ECGs and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Near patient testing e.g. blood glucose and lipids
• Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation
• Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule, legal authorization, and clinical supervision
• Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorization
• Carry out care of wounds and apply dressings after an initial assessment by a registered nurse
• Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips, and staples
• Assist clinicians carrying out minor surgical procedures
• Facilitating the NHS Health Check
• Facilitating Foot Checks for diabetic patients
• Facilitating annual check for pre-diabetic patients

Administrative/service support

Assist with management of clinical supplies, e.g., monitoring stock levels, ordering, re-stocking of clinical areas, and maintenance of equipment.

Participate in quality improvement activities, e.g., audit, development of protocols, and new services.

Attend practice/clinical meetings and contribute to the development of the nursing service and wider practice systems where appropriate.

Confidentiality

Respect patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with practice policies and procedures, ensuring privacy is maintained at all times.

Health & Safety

Assist in promoting and maintaining health, safety, and security, including using security systems, reporting risks, maintaining tidy work areas, and following infection control procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience as a healthcare assistant or in a healthcare setting, preferably in primary care
• Experience working with healthcare professionals or in the NHS

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Care Certificate
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.