Health Care Assistant

Job overview

You’ll support patients through a range of health checks and clinical care activities, helping them stay well and access the support they need. Working as part of a skilled and supportive nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

This role involves both direct patient care and supporting the smooth running of clinical services. You will work closely with registered healthcare professionals, patients, carers and partner agencies, contributing to safe, effective and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out health checks, observations and clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, wound care, vene puncture and ECGs within agreed competencies
• Support patients and carers with advice and information, helping them understand their care and treatment
• Record patient information accurately using electronic systems and maintain high standards of documentation
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, maintain stock levels and support the safe running of clinics
• Work with colleagues across the wider healthcare team to deliver coordinated care
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience, and a Care Certificate or willingness to achieve this during induction
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and managing your own workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful approach
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job description for more information.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.