Healthcare Assistant

NHS

  • Bradford
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our large, highly skilled Nursing Team which consists of Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Nurse Associate and Phlebotomist.
  • We are looking for a experienced Healthcare Assistant who will work alongside our existing team and has the qualifications and/or experience to support our patients with long term health conditions.
  • Candidate must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own transport, as the role requires travel across four sites located in BD5, BD7, and BD8
  • Full time or Part Time Hours 12 month Fixed Term initially with a possible move to a permanent post.
Main duties of the jobWorking under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice Clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.About usWe are a friendly, supportive, and innovative Practice in inner city Bradford; Kensington Partnership is based over 4 sites across BD8, BD7 and BD5. We have a patient list size of approximately 24,000 and are passionate about delivering high quality care.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA1425-25-0003Job locationsKensington Street Health CentreWhitefield PlaceBradfordWest YorkshireBD8 9LBJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • ECG recording
  • Phlebotomy
  • BP Checks
  • Basic wound care
  • Undertake new patient health checks and NHS health checks
  • Undertake a range of diagnostic procedures e.g., urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy tests, diabetic foot checks
  • Delivery of health promotion e.g., smoking cessation advice, diet, exercise, and alcohol
  • Maintain stock control for all clinical rooms
  • Supporting practitioners to carry out healthcare activities
  • Participate in home visits and care home visits
Maintaining patient recordsPersonal:
  • Supporting the activities of other team members
  • Maintaining safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
  • Verbally reporting to trained staff and to relay concerns from patients and relatives to the nurse in charge in respect of changes in patient condition
  • Working within the practice and personal boundaries
  • Participating in meetings and training as required
  • Developing personal knowledge and skills
  • Contributing to audit and other quality/service improvement interventions
  • Accountability to all partners
  • Any other duties that may be assigned
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • ECG recording
  • Phlebotomy
  • BP Checks
  • Basic wound care
  • Undertake new patient health checks and NHS health checks
  • Undertake a range of diagnostic procedures e.g., urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, pregnancy tests, diabetic foot checks
  • Delivery of health promotion e.g., smoking cessation advice, diet, exercise, and alcohol
  • Maintain stock control for all clinical rooms
  • Supporting practitioners to carry out healthcare activities
  • Participate in home visits and care home visits
Maintaining patient recordsPersonal:
  • Supporting the activities of other team members
  • Maintaining safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
  • Verbally reporting to trained staff and to relay concerns from patients and relatives to the nurse in charge in respect of changes in patient condition
  • Working within the practice and personal boundaries
  • Participating in meetings and training as required
  • Developing personal knowledge and skills
  • Contributing to audit and other quality/service improvement interventions
  • Accountability to all partners
  • Any other duties that may be assigned
Person SpecificationPersonal QualitiesEssential
  • Upholds the values as defined in the NHS Constitution
  • Can demonstrate key behaviors consistent with the values identified for delivering compassionate care.
  • Can demonstrate motivation, ability and commitment to working on own initiative or as part of a team
  • Reliable, resilient, flexible and responsive to change in accordance with the practice needs
  • Can demonstrate an ability to value the opinions of others
  • Willingness to undergo training/education for both practice and service needs
  • Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
Knowledge and Skills:Essential
  • Confident with SystmOne
  • Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
  • Demonstrates understanding of person cantered care.
Desirable
  • Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation
Communication and Verbal SkillsEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening skills
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working as a phlebotomist
  • Experience or knowledge of primary care
Specific conditions of employmentEssential
  • Staff must not be patients of the practice, and nor should their immediate family members (parents, children/grandchildren, spouses/partners, siblings). This is to avoid any conflict of interest.
QualificationsEssential
  • Experienced Health care Assistant
Person SpecificationPersonal QualitiesEssential
  • Upholds the values as defined in the NHS Constitution
  • Can demonstrate key behaviors consistent with the values identified for delivering compassionate care.
  • Can demonstrate motivation, ability and commitment to working on own initiative or as part of a team
  • Reliable, resilient, flexible and responsive to change in accordance with the practice needs
  • Can demonstrate an ability to value the opinions of others
  • Willingness to undergo training/education for both practice and service needs
  • Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives
Knowledge and Skills:Essential
  • Confident with SystmOne
  • Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Can demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
  • Demonstrates understanding of person cantered care.
Desirable
  • Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation
Communication and Verbal SkillsEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent listening skills
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working as a phlebotomist
  • Experience or knowledge of primary care
Specific conditions of employmentEssential
  • Staff must not be patients of the practice, and nor should their immediate family members (parents, children/grandchildren, spouses/partners, siblings). This is to avoid any conflict of interest.
QualificationsEssential
  • Experienced Health care Assistant

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