Job summary Working under the direct supervision of the General Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will: Assist medical / nursing colleagues in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team. Actively participate in health promotion for patients and their families The post will also include some administrative duties. Main duties of the job Main Duties: Phlebotomy Urine testing Health promotion including primary and secondary prevention BP/Pulse, Height, Weight, BMI NHS health checks To provide education and health promotion to patients as appropriate To collect lifestyle data from patients, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise Blood pressure monitoring To act as chaperone for other clinicians Have a basic understanding of long-term conditions, including diagnostic interventions treatment and principles of care and self-management To refer the patient to another clinician when appropriate To report any observed changes in the patients condition or behaviour, or any other cause for concern Any other tasks asked of you where appropriate About us Chevin Medical Practice is a large General Practice with three surgeries (Otley and Bramhope), providing a range of primary healthcare services to over 19,000 patients living in Otley, Bramhope, Pool and surrounding areas. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Depending on experience up to £13.06 per hour Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0779-25-0000 Job locations 3 Bridge Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1BQ Chevin Medical Practice Charles Street Otley LS21 1BJ Chevin Medical Practice Tredgold Crescent Bramhope LS16 9BR Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties: Phlebotomy Urine testing Health promotion including primary and secondary prevention BP/Pulse, Height, Weight, BMI NHS health checks To provide education and health promotion to patients as appropriate To collect lifestyle data from patients, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise Blood pressure monitoring To act as chaperone for other clinicians Have a basic understanding of long-term conditions, including diagnostic interventions treatment and principles of care and self-management To refer the patient to another clinician when appropriate To report any observed changes in the patients condition or behaviour, or any other cause for concern Any other tasks asked of you where appropriate Please see job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties: Phlebotomy Urine testing Health promotion including primary and secondary prevention BP/Pulse, Height, Weight, BMI NHS health checks To provide education and health promotion to patients as appropriate To collect lifestyle data from patients, including smoking status, alcohol consumption and exercise Blood pressure monitoring To act as chaperone for other clinicians Have a basic understanding of long-term conditions, including diagnostic interventions treatment and principles of care and self-management To refer the patient to another clinician when appropriate To report any observed changes in the patients condition or behaviour, or any other cause for concern Any other tasks asked of you where appropriate Please see job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see job description. Desirable Please see job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see job description. Desirable Please see job description. 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. Employer details Employer name Chevin Medical Practice Address 3 Bridge Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1BQ Employer's website https://www.chevinmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)