Healthcare Assistant

Job Description: To support a Palliative Care Team, nursing and clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting. The Healthcare Assistant will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical duties in line with training, competence, and practice protocols. Hours: 20:00 - 08:00 Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties * Undertake routine clinical tasks including recording vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations) * Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for laboratory testing * Carry out urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and basic observations * Record ECGs as required * Provide wound care, including dressings, suture and staple removal * Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks (where trained) * Measure and record height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference * Support long-term condition monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) * Act as a chaperone during clinical examinations and procedures Patient Care & Health Promotion * Provide basic lifestyle advice in line with agreed protocols (e.g. smoking cessation, diet, exercise) * Promote patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times * Support patients with mobility or comfort needs during clinics Infection Control & Safety * Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control * Clean, prepare, and restock clinical rooms and equipment * Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of clinical waste and sharps * Assist in emergency situations, including basic life support Administrative & Support Duties * Accurately document care provided in electronic patient records (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) * Prepare patients and rooms for clinics and procedures * Manage stock control and ordering of clinical supplies * Process specimens and liaise with external laboratories * Support recalls, follow-ups, and patient communications as directed Governance & Professional Practice * Work within practice policies, procedures, and CQC standards * Maintain mandatory training and competencies * Participate in audits, meetings, and service improvement activities * Work within scope of practice and escalate concerns appropriately Person Specification (Summary) * NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience * Experience working in a primary care or healthcare setting * Competent in basic clinical skills (training provided where required) * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team