Job Description

We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Assistant, required for a busy GP practice, providing care to 7850 patients in and around the North Yorkshire market town of Thirsk.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Healthcare Assistant for 24 hours a week.

Working hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 8am to 6.30pm and Fridays 8am to 1pm.

Hourly payrate is dependant on experience.

For more information about the practice and the services we provide, please visit our website at thirskdoctorssurgery.co.uk

Main duties of the job: The following are some of the primary responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant, the full job description is attached to NHS jobsite.

Undertake new patient health checks Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Facilitate routine home machine BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly. Nurses phone in- advising patients of test results. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required and within trained competencies. Carry out BMI checks as directed. Act as a chaperone as required. Undertake venepuncture, attend training. Carry out ECGs as requested. Urinalysis Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. Dopplar's Provide support during minor operations and medicals as required. Following agreed clinical protocols with referrals to the GP's Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked, clean and tidy and prepared for each session, maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses & GP's. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance, recording and monitoring of fridge temperatures. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy. Partake in mandatory eLearning and face to face training.
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025
Reference ID: HCA JUN25