Healthcare Assistant
Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd
Aylesbury, HP21 8TR
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
The Mandeville Practice, a dynamic and growing practice in Bucks, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare...
To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work under supervision of the clinicians in providing patient care
2. Assist in Minor Surgery Clinics
3. Run Chronic Disease Management Clinics
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of thehealthcareassistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
- Support thepracticenursewith health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake woundcare, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support thepracticenursewith the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations
- When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of thepracticenurse
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with thepracticeIPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Carry out any other tasks as directed by the leadnursein support of patientcare
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to theprimaryresponsibilities, thehealthcareassistant may be requested to:
- Participate inpracticeaudit as directed by the aduit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patientcare
- Support and participate in shared learning within thepractice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
The Mandeville Practice is a well-established NHS GP surgery based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, providing comprehensive, high-quality primary care services to the local community. Operated by Primary Care Management Solutions (PCMS) Ltd, the practice is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centred healthcare in a modern, purpose-built facility.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, and administrative professionals who work collaboratively to provide a wide range of services, from acute and chronic disease management to preventative healthcare and health promotion. We are dedicated to continuous service improvement, embracing innovation and digital healthcare solutions to enhance patient access and outcomes.
At The Mandeville Practice, we foster a supportive and inclusive working environment where teamwork, professional development, and high clinical standards are valued. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice committed to delivering outstanding care to our diverse patient population.
Qualifications
Essential
- -GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths -Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care -Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations -Fluent in spoken and written English -Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written -Ability to store and retrieve files from numerical, alphabetical and computerised filing systems -Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system -Ability to work on own initiative -Ability to organise delegated work The candidate must have: -Health Care Support Experience -Phlebotomy -To have worked within a practice setting -Experience of working as a health care assistant or equivalent -Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population -Awareness of health and safety issues in the work place -Understanding of the need to keep and maintain accurate records -Understanding of equal opportunities -Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the consequences of breaking confidentiality -Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team -Polite and helpful manner -Enthusiasm to learn -Openness to explore alternative working practices -Flexible with working hours -Must have Hepatitis B/Covid Vaccine or be willing to undergo a vaccination programme
Desirable
- Candidates with both clerical and health care support experience will be at an advantage. Those candidates with only one set of experience must demonstrate a willingness to learn the other set of skills. -Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone -Fluent in one or more languages in the local community and willingness to use this skill in working with the public -Reception experience -Flexible with working hours
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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