Health Care Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£13.25
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	King's Lynn, PE32 1DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Main Responsibilities Undertake new patient health checks Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the Practice Nurse with the management of long term conditions Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Venepuncture Administer injections e.g. B12 Diabetic foot checks Blood sugar checks INR Spirometry Carry out ECGs as requested Assist GP with minor surgery clinic Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Monitor fridges on a daily basis Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Participate in practice audit as directed Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

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