Primary Care Health Assistant: Clinical & Admin Support

Westerhope Medical Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Sick Pay

Family Leave

DBS Check

Job summary

Westerhope Medical Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assisting in clinical procedures, promoting health and wellness, and helping the practice run smoothly.

The role suits a proactive and compassionate individual in a fast-paced GP environment, with duties ranging from health assessments and phlebotomy to wound care and

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow clinical protocols.
• Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
• Proficiency in wound care, dressings and clinical assessments.
• Skilled in phlebotomy procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and best practices.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and document findings accurately.
• Assist in chronic disease management and health promotion clinics.
• Perform baseline clinical observations (pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate).
• Conduct phlebotomy and safe handling of blood samples.
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and provide patient guidance.
• Administer wound care and dressings.
• Record Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.
• Act as a chaperone during patient examinations.
• Carry out ECGs as directed by clinicians.
• Vaccinations and immunisations.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping in line with protocols and regulations.

Skills

Experience in primary care

New patient checks

Phlebotomy

Wound care & dressings

Infection control

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Westerhope Medical Group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assisting in clinical procedures, promoting health and wellness, and helping the practice run smoothly.

The role suits a proactive and compassionate individual in a fast-paced GP environment, with duties ranging from health assessments and phlebotomy to wound care and