Health Care Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£14.52 to £15.93 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ramsgate, CT11 8AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

To work alongside members of the GP practices and PCMHS team to provide patient care (including health and social support) To undertake and record physical health checks including the following: Measurement of height and weight Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse, pulse oximeter Venepuncture Blood glucose testing To recognise and observe changes in patients physical, mental health and behaviour which must be reported, recorded and acted on. To provide necessary support to people who use primary care services to help them maintain their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Work effectively and flexibly as part of a wider PCMHS team across East Kent. To be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA). Able to interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner as well as create and maintain professional relationships with external organisations. To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs of the patient. Support patients to access appropriate professional support, and act as an advocate when required to clearly present the patients point of view to others. To provide support for patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries. To undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, weight and height and report results to the nurse in charge. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensure servicing is undertaken. Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in the clinical areas. Follow Infection control standards. Follow Health and Safety standards. Appreciate the principles of Healthy Living and provide relevant health promotion literature/advice for patients. Keep up to date with mandatory training and updates to remain competent. Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing where possible and reporting to senior members of staff if unable to resolve. Aware of safeguarding policies. Attends clinical supervision sessions and any appropriate meetings. Contribute new ideas to improve patient care. Able to drive with access to own transport and has a valid drivers licence. Able to travel in a timely manner and undertake work as a lone worker, where necessary. Screening: Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI, pulse oximeter, glucose monitoring Carry out holistic screening and checks using national assessment tools. Undertake venepuncture. Health Promotion: Makes basic assessment of needs of patients Provide nutritional advice on overweight, CHD, diabetes Measures and records BMI Understands patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle Offers lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate Able to provide advice on managing side effects of psychotropic medication eg; metabolic syndrome Infection Control: Apply infection control measures within the practice according to oval and national guidelines. This includes:- Universal hygiene precautions The collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures and health and safety measures General Duties To work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across Invicta Health, building and maintaining relationships. To contribute to the development of services, including processes, templates and principles. To ensure that strict confidentiality is observed at all times, especially when dealing with personal information. To take part in any statutory and mandatory training or other training and development programmes as requested. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager. Due to the changing nature of Invicta Health, job descriptions will evolve and are therefore subject to periodic review. Full terms and conditions of employment will be issued if an offer of employment is made.

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