Healthcare Assistant
Lindley Village Surgery
Huddersfield, HD3 3JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are looking for a motivated Health Care Assistant to join our nursing team The post-holder will deliver high-quality, care to our patients, working...
Undertake new patient health checks
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
Undertake phlebotomy
Support infection control
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
The successful candidate will
Undertake new patient health checks
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
Undertake phlebotomy
Support infection control standards
Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems
Carry out ECGs as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during Minor Ops clinics as required
Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN
Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals
Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services
We are a small practice with 5,400 patients
You will be working in a friendly team with Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, ANP, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate and HCA and Admin /Reception staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Completion of HCA Care Certificate
- Competence in core skills, phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording
- Ability to work within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care
- Understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance
- IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
Experience
Desirable: - Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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