Healthcare Assistant: Primary Care & Health Promotion

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Blackwood seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support clinical staff and assist with patient care and education. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, recording observations, and supporting chronic disease management. Ideal candidates should have a healthcare qualification and experience in a similar setting. This role offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, multi-disciplinary team that values high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience recording basic clinical observations.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before patient care.
• Assist in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health.
• Undertake new patient health checks.
• Support health promotion programmes.
• Carry out baseline observations.
• Manage chronic disease clinics, e.g., diabetic reviews.

Skills

Ability to perform observations safely

Understanding of infection control

Excellent verbal and written communication

Empathetic and patient-centered approach

Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds

Reliable, flexible, and organised

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards

Ear Syringing Certification

Spirometry Certification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Blackwood seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support clinical staff and assist with patient care and education. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, recording observations, and supporting chronic disease management. Ideal candidates should have a healthcare qualification and experience in a similar setting. This role offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, multi-disciplinary team that values high-quality patient care.