Locum Health Care Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sutton, SM1 4DP
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible patients in line with the NHS health check programme Undertake face to face assessments, including: o Height, weight, BMI and waist circumference o Blood pressure measurement o Lifestyle assessment (smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet, QRISK,QDiabetes) o Blood test (e.g. cholesterol, HbA1c) Complete follow up telephone appointments Accurately record all activity on the clinical system EMIS Calculate and explain CVD risk scores in a clear and supportive way Provide brief advice and signposting to lifestyle services Escalate or refer patients appropriately in line with PCN protocols Ensure informed consent, confidentiality, and data quality standards are met Work across multiple practices as required by the PCN Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding, and information governance requirements Deliver bloods to hospital at the end of each clinic. Participate in Health care assistant meetings to support the development. Identify abnormal results (e.g. raised blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c) and escalate appropriately in line with local protocols.

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