Proactive Healthcare Assistant — Primary Care

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 27 days (pro-rata) + 8 BH

NHS Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave

DBS Check

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Newcastle area is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join a GP-led practice. You will support clinical and administrative tasks, conduct patient checks, and assist nurses in daily care, ensuring high-quality patient experience.

The role requires phlebotomy, wound care, and solid infection-control knowledge. It offers part-time hours (25.5 per week) and a DBS check as part of the NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care or GP setting.
• Proven ability to follow clinical protocols and communicate effectively.
• Experience in new patient health checks and basic clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient health assessments and document findings.
• Assist in chronic disease management and health promotion clinics.
• Perform baseline observations including pulse, BP, temperature and pulse rate.
• Carry out phlebotomy and manage safe blood sample handling.
• Record BMI and act as chaperone during examinations.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care & dressings

Infection control

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

NHS Jobs in Newcastle area is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join a GP-led practice. You will support clinical and administrative tasks, conduct patient checks, and assist nurses in daily care, ensuring high-quality patient experience.

The role requires phlebotomy, wound care, and solid infection-control knowledge. It offers part-time hours (25.5 per week) and a DBS check as part of the NHS environment.