Health Care Assistant
ST ANDREWS SURGERY
RHONDDA, CF40 2QZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health Care Assistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multi-disc...
The successful applicant will
a) Record observations including
blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and BMI.
b) Undertake venepuncture safely
and effectively.
c) Carry out ECG recordings.
d) Perform new patient health checks.
e) Administer vaccinations where
appropriately trained and delegated.
f) Support long-term condition monitoring
clinics.
g) Undertake lifestyle
assessments and provide health promotion advice.
h) Chaperone patients during examinations when
required.
i) Maintain accurate clinical
records using the practice clinical system.
j) Clean, stock, and prepare
clinical rooms and equipment.
k) Ensure infection prevention and control
procedures are followed.
l) Participate in clinical
audits, mandatory training, and quality improvement initiatives.
To work as part of the primary care team, providing
high-quality patient care under the direction and supervision of registered
nurses and General Practitioners (GPs). The Healthcare Assistant will support
the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while promoting
health, preventing illness, and assisting with chronic disease management.
- Undertake new patient health checks.
- Measure and record:
- Blood pressure
- Pulse
- Respiratory rate
- Temperature
- Height and weight
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Perform venepuncture.
- Carry out ECG recordings.
- Record observations accurately within the
clinical system.
- Administer vaccinations and immunisations
where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Assist with infection prevention and control
procedures.
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provide smoking cessation advice .
- Encourage participation in national screening
programmes.
- Support patients with weight management
advice.
- Signpost patients to appropriate health and
community services.
- Ensure patients are treated with dignity
respect, and compassion.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Obtain informed consent before carrying out
procedures.
- Recognise deterioration or concerns and
escalate appropriately.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients
and carers.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
- Use electronic clinical systems effectively.
- Manage clinical stock and supplies.
- Clean and prepare clinical rooms.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
- Participate in audit activities where
required.
Infection Prevention and Control
- Follow infection prevention and control
policies.
- Maintain a clean and safe clinical
environment.
- Dispose of clinical waste appropriately.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
correctly.
Safeguarding
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities for
children and vulnerable adults.
- Report concerns in accordance with practice
policies.
- Complete mandatory safeguarding training.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within the scope of competence.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Participate in annual appraisal.
- Undertake mandatory and role-specific
training.
- Support students and new staff where
appropriate.
Quality and Governance
- Participate in clinical audits.
- Report incidents, accidents, and near misses.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Comply with practice policies and NHS
standards.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with:
- Patients
- Carers
- GPs
- Nurses
- Reception staff
- Community services
- Secondary care providers
- Maintain effective verbal and written
communication.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health Care Assistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multi-disciplinary team at St Andrews Surgery. The practice team consists of 3 GP partners, Clinical Pharmacist, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants and a very supportive administration and reception team.
Qualifications
Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
Desirable: - Venepuncture certification; - NHS Health Check training; - ECG competency; - Immunisation training (where appropriate); - Chronic disease management training
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 September 2026
Last checked
18 September 2026
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