Health Care Assistant Level 3
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £14 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burgess Hill, RH15 0EF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Undertake patient health checks b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately d. When trained provide INR monitoring for Warfarin management e. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly f. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required g. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics h. Carry out BMI checks as directed i. Act as a chaperone as required j. Undertake venepuncture k. Carry out ECGs as requested l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation m. Provide support during minor operations as required n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy q. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
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