Healthcare Assistant, Primary Care & Home Visits

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Birmingham is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for Hodge Hill. You will perform a range of clinical tasks including patient observations, venepuncture, ECGs and vaccination support, in line with practice policies and NHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, maintaining accurate records, contributing to health promotion and audits, and ensuring equipment and supplies are managed safely. A commitment to lifelong learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recording patient observations (BP, pulse, SpO2, temp, height/weight/BMI).
• Venepuncture/phlebotomy following local policies.
• NHS Health Checks where trained.
• ECG recordings.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Urinalysis and specimen preparation.
• Wound care and dressing changes as delegated.
• Vaccination and immunisation programme support.
• Assist clinicians during procedures and examinations.
• Record clinical information accurately in patient records.
• Identify and escalate abnormal findings per protocol.
• Promote health education and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain stock levels and report shortages.
• Keep equipment cleaned, maintained and calibrated.
• Participate in recall programmes and health promotion initiatives.
• Contribute to audit/evaluation and clinical standard setting.

Job description

NHS Jobs in Birmingham is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for Hodge Hill. You will perform a range of clinical tasks including patient observations, venepuncture, ECGs and vaccination support, in line with practice policies and NHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, maintaining accurate records, contributing to health promotion and audits, and ensuring equipment and supplies are managed safely. A commitment to lifelong learning is essential.