Healthcare Assistant: Wound Care & Chronic Disease Support

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

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