Healthcare Assistant

• Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECGs and other physiological measurements.
• Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.
• Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles, smoking, exercise, diet, self-management and access to relevant external services.
• Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings, clinical observations, LARC procedures, nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.
• Vaccinations: Administering influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.
• Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, keeping stock areas clean and organised, and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.
• Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards, supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records, including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.
• Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, main

• Annual Leave:25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata, increasing with length of service, plus an extra day of leave awarded for every year of service.
• NHS Pension
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive working environment alongside enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
• Health and Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP, Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and OMG's Refer a Friend cash bonus scheme.
• Development: Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and career within a growing healthcare organisation.

Essential

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using clinical systems, supporting clinical audit, mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who puts people first, works well with others and is committed to providing safe, respectful and compassionate care.