Heathcare Assistant - Proactive Neighbourhood Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£24,800 - £26,324
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	READING, RG6 5HZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Make onboarding and routine follow-up calls and explain how the service and monitoring equipment work. Undertake agreed observations such as blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, weight and other basic checks within competence. Visit patients at home to support assessments, equipment setup, monitoring and agreed follow-up tasks. Record all information accurately and escalate abnormal readings or concerns immediately using agreed pathways. Support patient activation, self-monitoring and confidence in managing long-term conditions. Work closely with the care coordinator, GPs, frailty prescribers and wider neighbourhood team. Maintain equipment, supplies and infection prevention standards. Identify and escalate safeguarding, deterioration or welfare concerns. Contribute to service data, audits and patient feedback.

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