Primary Care Clinical Assistant

NHS Jobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to contribute to high-quality primary health care delivery. The role emphasizes professional behaviour, respectful interaction with patients and colleagues, and safeguarding patient welfare within a supportive team environment.

You will support clinical duties under supervision, participate in infection control, ensure accurate documentation, and help maintain equipment and stock while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a multi-professional team and respect patient rights, diversity and beliefs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, sharing information only with the nurse mentor or appropriate health team member when needed.
• Understand Duty of Care and act in the best interests of the patient.
• Maintain standards of Infection control and hygiene in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the Primary Health Care Team.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Know and act within Health and Safety and Data Protection Acts.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication with patients

Infection control awareness

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to contribute to high-quality primary health care delivery. The role emphasizes professional behaviour, respectful interaction with patients and colleagues, and safeguarding patient welfare within a supportive team environment.

You will support clinical duties under supervision, participate in infection control, ensure accurate documentation, and help maintain equipment and stock while upholding safety standards.