Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our well established nursing team. You will be working in our busy, friendly East Northants practice.
Main duties of the job
General treatment room duties including phlebotomy, vaccinations under PSD, dressings and wound care, ECGs, ear irrigation.
About us
We are a well respected practice with over 13,500 patients, using EMIS Web. Focusing on patient centred care, our team of 8 GPs, 4 Nurse Practitioners, 6 Treatment Room Nurses is supported by our experienced team of administrators.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3093-26-0000
Job locations
Parklands Surgery
Wymington Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9EB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations as appropriate to role (given under Patient Specific Direction).
- Undertake wound care, cleansing, irrigating and assessing wounds, applying a variety of dressings using appropriate techniques.
- Removal of staples and sutures
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Carry out baseline observations recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Carry out ear irrigation
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with infection control protocol
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations as appropriate to role (given under Patient Specific Direction).
- Undertake wound care, cleansing, irrigating and assessing wounds, applying a variety of dressings using appropriate techniques.
- Removal of staples and sutures
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Carry out baseline observations recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Carry out ear irrigation
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with infection control protocol
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)
• Wound care
• Experience of working in a primary care or hospital setting
• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of accurately recording clinical notes using EMIS Web.
• Competent in administering vaccinations

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)
• Wound care
• Experience of working in a primary care or hospital setting
• Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of accurately recording clinical notes using EMIS Web.
• Competent in administering vaccinations

Skills Required