Healthcare Assistant

NHS

  • Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our clinical team as a Healthcare Assistant.We need someone to complement our friendly and dynamic team, who wants to progress their career further and who has a natural desire to be part of a busy health care team.The role is very hands on and requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to perform all the task require, which includes bending, lifting and moving. Please see the job role for details on what the role of HealthCare Assistant within a GP Surgery is expected to do.The role would be 30 hrs pr week over 4 days (Mon, Tue Thu & Fri working between 8.00 - 18.00 - hours to be agreed)Primarily the role will be based at Parkview Surgery Ltd however there will be a requirement for cover to work at our sister practice in Ravensthorpe.Parkview Surgery Ltd, Greenside, Cleckheaton BD19 5APDr Mahmood & Partners, Ravensthorpe HC, Netherfield Road, Dewsbury WF13 3JYInformal visits and enquiries are welcome; please contact Karen Auty manager.parkviewsurgery@nhs.netIf you are hardworking, reliable and are interested about providing a high standard of care to our patients, we would like to hear from you.PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE THE UKINTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD 15TH SEPPREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYMain duties of the job
  • Weight, height& BP checks
  • Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
  • NHS Health checks
  • Health promotion
  • Dressings & treatment room procedures
  • New patient checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • ECG's
  • QOF reviews
  • Ear syringing
  • Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles, injections
  • Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Suture removal
  • Administration of COVID vaccines
About usWe are a very friendly and forward thinking Practice within the North Kirklees area with a list size of approximately 12500 patients.Our multi-disciplinary team includes 3 GPs, 4 ANPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, HCAs all supported by a strong administration and reception team. Our aim is to deliver good quality healthcare to our patients.We recognise that the quality of care we provide is only as good as the quality of the people that work at our practice. We are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and who can expect to be provided with all the support you need to enjoy working with us.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA3362-25-0008Job locationsCleckheaton Health CentreGreensideCleckheatonWest YorkshireBD19 5APDr Mahmood & PartnersNetherfield RoadDewsburyWest YorkshireWF133JYJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Weight, height & BP checks
  • Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
  • NHS health checks
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures
  • Health promotion
  • Dressings
  • Act as a chaperone
  • New patient checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • ECG's
  • Vascular QOF reviews
  • Ear syringing
  • Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles IM injections
  • Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
  • Phlebotomy
  • Administration of COVID vaccines
  • Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Suture removal
  • Participate in practice audit as directed by management.
  • Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
  • Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Weight, height & BP checks
  • Testing and handling of clinical specimens e.g. urine dipstick
  • NHS health checks
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures
  • Health promotion
  • Dressings
  • Act as a chaperone
  • New patient checks
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • ECG's
  • Vascular QOF reviews
  • Ear syringing
  • Flu, pneumonia, B12, Shingles IM injections
  • Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms
  • Phlebotomy
  • Administration of COVID vaccines
  • Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Suture removal
  • Participate in practice audit as directed by management.
  • Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
  • Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Phlebotomy trained with practical experience
  • GCSE Maths and English grade D or above
  • Good standard of general education
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Phlebotomy trained with practical experience
  • GCSE Maths and English grade D or above
  • Good standard of general education
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Primary Care environment

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