Job Description

Post:

Health Care Assistant

Accountable to

: Western Dales PCN and Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Responsible to:

Abi Staveley, HR lead (PCN)

Salary:

12.75 - 14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours

: 37.5 per week

Contract type:

Permanent

Base:

Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh & Bentham

Job Summary -

Main /Clinical Duties

New registration health checks Height /weight/body mass index assessments Basic medical history Health Promotion including advice on diet, exercise, smoking cessation Sexual Health advice. Cytology Screening advice Breast awareness advice Smoking cessation sessions as intermediary advisor Blood pressure monitoring Venepuncture Assist with routine screening of all asthma, COPD, diabetic and IHD patients Assist with Spirometry under supervision of primary care nurses Urinalysis ECG recording Act as chaperone/assist with clinical examination as required Act as patient's advocate promoting patient's point of view to others Maintain accurate records of patient care in electronic format using correct codes Report changes in condition of patient/areas of concern to relevant member of clinical staff and ensure documented action is taken To follow relevant protocols, guidelines and best practice, e.g. local protocols, NICE guidance

General Responsibilities:

To contribute to safe working environment for all through adherence to health and safety management systems Correctly handle confidential information in line with your duties, and to actively support information governance policies, processes and systems Support the services approach to equal opportunities, acting in line with the services equality and diversity policy To always work within boundaries of one's competence, taking personal responsibility to keep abreast of change To always act in a professional manner towards patients and staff Any other duty as requested
This is subject to continual review, and any service HCA will be expected to work with the service in delivering continual improvement and amendments to role responsibilities and duties.

Person specification -

Knowledge & Skills

:

Essential:

Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Adaptable to change Computer literate Ability to ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect An understanding of requirements of confidentiality Excellent communication skills Able to work on own initiative Ability to work as part of an integrated team Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible and adaptable Aware of own limitations Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop healthcare nursing skills within sphere of responsibility

Desirable:

Knowledge of EMIS

Experience -

Essential:

Experience of working within a health care setting Primary Care

Desirable:

Experience of working in the community

Qualifications -

Essential

:

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.75-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Reference ID: WDHCA260625