Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support wound care, monitor vital signs, and assist in a busy GP practice. The role involves performing routine clinical observations, helping with asthma reviews, and supporting minor procedures while ensuring rooms and equipment are ready and compliant with infection control standards.

The successful candidate will have NVQ levels 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, experience in a healthcare setting, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• NVQ 2/3 in health and social care or equivalent.
• Experience in GP practice, community setting, or similar healthcare environment.
• Experience with wound care and clinical observations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake wound care management and dressing changes.
• Measure and record blood pressure accurately.
• Perform routine clinical observations: BP, height/weight, BMI, pulse, SpO2, temp.
• Assist with asthma reviews and inhaler technique.
• Support with minor procedures and room preparation.
• Maintain stock, clean and ready clinical rooms.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Accurate clinical records

Physiological observations

Asthma management basics

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Healthcare Assistant training

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties Undertake wound care management, including: Dressing changes. Basic wound assessment and monitoring. Removal of simple sutures and clips where appropriately trained and competent. Escalation of concerns regarding wound healing, infection, or deterioration. Support the management of patients with hypertension by: Measuring and recording blood pressure accurately. Providing lifestyle advice in accordance with practice protocols. Identifying and escalating abnormal readings to the appropriate clinician. Undertake basic asthma reviews within agreed protocols, including: Recording symptoms and asthma control questionnaires. Assessing inhaler technique. Recording peak flow measurements where indicated. Providing self-management and lifestyle advice. Escalating concerns or poorly controlled asthma to the Practice Nurse or GP. Undertake routine clinical observations including: Blood pressure. Height and weight measurements. BMI calculation. Pulse rate. Oxygen saturation. Temperature. Diabetic Foot checks Assist with health promotion activities and patient education as directed by clinicians. Support nursing and GP clinics by: Preparing consulting rooms. Chaperoning patients when required. Assisting with minor procedures. Ensuring equipment is available, clean, and functioning correctly.

Administrative and Organisational Duties

Accurately document clinical activity within the electronic patient record system. Maintain stock levels of clinical supplies and dressings. Assist with ordering and storage of clinical consumables. Ensure clinical rooms are stocked, clean, and prepared for use. Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.

General Responsibilities

Work within the boundaries of competence and seek support when required. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations. Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice. Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Evidence of relevant healthcare assistant training.

Experience Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP practice, community setting, outpatient service, or similar healthcare environment. Experience of wound care and dressing management. Experience undertaking clinical observations, including blood pressure measurement. Experience supporting long-term condition monitoring. Experience working directly with patients in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge and Skills Understanding of infection prevention and control principles. Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities. Ability to maintain accurate clinical records. Competent in measuring and recording physiological observations. Basic understanding of asthma management and inhaler technique. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently within agreed protocols. Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. Basic IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.

Personal Attributes Caring, professional, and patient-focused approach. Reliable and organised. Flexible and adaptable. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working within General Practice. Experience supporting hypertension reviews. Experience supporting asthma reviews. Experience in suture or clip removal. Knowledge of primary care pathways and services. Experience using SystmOne or similar clinical systems.

Working Conditions

The post holder will work within a busy General Practice. The role requires direct patient contact and adherence to infection prevention and control procedures at all times.