Health Care Assistant
Burnham Health Centre
Buckinghamshire, SL1 7DEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare ...
The clinical knowledge and skills for the role include:
Desired
Wound care and dressings
Blood pressure monitoring
Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes.
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood
pressure, temperature, pulse rate, BMI, recording findings accurately.
Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease
clinics.
Act as a chaperone as required.
Undertake venepuncture as required.
Work towards spirometry.
Undertake simple dressing
procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection
control principles and practice, including remove sutures and clips
Actively participate in
achieving QOF and Enhanced Services targets and recall demands
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for
each session.
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with guidance.
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps
bins replaced in accordance with the IPC policy.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical
Lead/Practice Manager.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and
patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Burnham Health Centre is a large teaching practice with various healthcare professionals working at the site. Staff, are encouraged to interact with one another in particular for patients best interests.
We have 13 GPs, nursing staff consisting of Senior Nurses, Practice Nurses, GPA, Nursing Associates and a Phlebotomist, Clinical Pharmacists, and various ARRS from the South Bucks PCN, who regularly work at the practice.
Due to the excellent working relationship, staff members are able to seek advice and are supported where required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a range of HCA tasks such as wound care
- Venepuncture, vaccinations
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working to policies and procedures
- Experience of working with the general public
Qualifications
Essential: - Healthcare qualification (level 3/4) or equivalent level of experience
Desirable: - Phlebotomy certificate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent patient care
- Clinical note accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people
- Excellent keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft Office
- Able to use initiative and solve problems
- Ability to prioritise workload, and work to deadlines.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal & communications skills
- Ability to work autonomously and initiate/self-direct own workload
- Ability to evaluate risk and recommendations for resolutions.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and promotes organisational values
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Demonstrates adaptable, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment.
Other requirements
Essential: - Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check; - Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable: - Flexibility to work outside of core hours
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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