Healthcare Assistant
Westongrove Partnership
AYLESBURY, HP22 6LD
Salary
£13.00 to £15.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
Healthcare Assistant Part time - Monday- Wednesday 8.30am - 16.30pm (22.50 hours per week) We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Complex C...
- Basic wound care including ulcer care (not compression bandaging)
- Urinalysis
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Blood pressure measurements
- Heliobacter (Breath Test)
- Obtaining wound swabs where appropriate
- Diabetic patients checks - foot checks, blood test, weight (training provided)
- Coagu-check INR machines (as per training), prior to use and notifying the INR team of the calibrated result.
- Visiting and taking INRs of housebound warfarin pts as requested and relaying results to the appropriate INR team/GP.
- Vaccinations
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Other tasks including
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Monitoring the temperature of clinical fridges, to ensure adherence to the Cold Chain Policy.
- Liaise with nursing colleagues to ensure that regular checks and testing of equipment and drugs are performed and documented.
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise nurse team leaders of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
The Community Healthcare Assistant plays an
important role within the Primary Care Network, working alongside the Complex
Care Team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care for complex and
vulnerable patients in their homes and within the surgery setting.
This varied role includes conducting follow-up
assessments, monitoring and recording vital signs (such as blood pressure and
temperature), taking blood samples, and administering vaccinations under the
supervision of the Complex Care Lead Nurse. The postholder may also liaise with
community providers and external agencies involved in patient care such as
those coordinating mobility and equipment needs to support safe, effective, and
person-centred care.
Duties may also involve supporting the wider
practice team within the surgery. As service needs evolve, the specific
responsibilities of the role may change, with daily activities and priorities
directed by the Complex Care Lead Nurse to meet the ongoing needs of patients
and the team.
We are three GP practices in and around the Chilterns; together, our whole team aim to improve the health of our patients, alongside enhancing their experience of patient care with a great family team ethos.
As an education-focused GP practice, we are committed to investing in our people and providing a supportive working environment where learning, development, and career progression are actively encouraged.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a health care setting and community working
Desirable
- Experience working in GP Practice
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
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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