Part-Time Healthcare Assistant – Primary Care Team

Thirsk Doctors Surgery; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Thirsk is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join their established team. The role requires assisting clinical staff in providing care and educational support to patients. Key responsibilities include carrying out baseline observations, supporting health promotion, and undertaking vaccinations and ECGs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in healthcare, and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English. This position is part-time, with mandatory training provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness and enthusiasm to train in clinical skills areas.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assist in treatment and patient education.
• Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
• Administer specified vaccinations and undertake ECGs.

Skills

Venepuncture

Excellent communication skills

Effective time management

Ability to work as a team member

Problem solving

Education

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

Job description

A local healthcare provider in Thirsk is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join their established team. The role requires assisting clinical staff in providing care and educational support to patients. Key responsibilities include carrying out baseline observations, supporting health promotion, and undertaking vaccinations and ECGs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in healthcare, and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Maths and English. This position is part-time, with mandatory training provided.