Job summary Working under the direct supervision of the Nursing Team Leader as part of the practices multidisciplinary team, to support the team in the delivery of nursing services, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will: Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. Undertake administrative duties appropriate to the post and for the efficient operation of clinical activities. Main duties of the job Undertake patient health checks, for example, NHS Health checks & Patients with LD annual health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes, for example, pre-diabetic / diabetic patients and dietary and/or lifestyle advice Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings (not compression) Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics (includes foot screening) Carry out BMI checks as directed Where trained, undertake venepuncture, administer vaccinations, for example B12, influenza, pneumonia, shingles, carry out ear irrigation Carry out ECGs as requested, recording findings accurately Carry out ABPI and/or diabetic Dopplers as requested, recording findings accurately Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses, ensuring specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation, including swabs e.g. MRSA Provide support during minor operations (as required) Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. About us Sacriston Surgery is a great place to work The nursing team is led by an ANP who specialises in diabetes. There are two current practice nurses, a Nurse Associate and a HCA. There is also another ANP who leads on care for the frail and elderly. This team is part of a wider practice team, comprising of 8 GPs (4 GP Partners and 4 Salaried GPs), two practice pharmacists, two Care Coordinators, an Administrative team, and two managers. We are a forward thinking, enthusiastic team, working in a semi-urban / rural practice with over 10,700 patients, in a former mining village just 3 miles from Durham City. We work out of a modern purpose-built 3-storey medical centre (visits are welcome)mi-urban / rural practice with over 10,700 patients, in a former mining village just 3 miles from Durham City. We work out of a modern purpose-built 3-storey medical centre (visits are welcome) Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1173-25-0002 Job locations Front Street Sacriston Durham Co Durham DH7 6JW Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake patient health checks, for example NHS Health checks Patients with Learning Disability annual health checks (if requested) Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes, for example Pre-diabetic / diabetic patients and dietary and/or lifestyle advice Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings (not compression), and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Foot screening Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Where trained: undertake venepuncture administer vaccinations, for example B12, influenza, pneumonia, shingles carry out ear irrigation undertake a cryotherapy clinic, for example, skin tags and warts Carry out ECGs as requested, recording findings accurately Carry out ABPI and/or diabetic Dopplers as requested, recording findings accurately Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation, including swabs e.g. MRSA Provide support during minor operations (as required) Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice. Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake patient health checks, for example NHS Health checks Patients with Learning Disability annual health checks (if requested) Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes, for example Pre-diabetic / diabetic patients and dietary and/or lifestyle advice Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings (not compression), and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Foot screening Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required Where trained: undertake venepuncture administer vaccinations, for example B12, influenza, pneumonia, shingles carry out ear irrigation undertake a cryotherapy clinic, for example, skin tags and warts Carry out ECGs as requested, recording findings accurately Carry out ABPI and/or diabetic Dopplers as requested, recording findings accurately Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation, including swabs e.g. MRSA Provide support during minor operations (as required) Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice. Person Specification Other Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check Occupational Health Clearance Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Dressing & Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, Pulse NHS Health Checks Vaccinations (e.g. B12, influenza, pneumococcal) Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Chaperone procedure Doppler / ABPI Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 2, 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification Desirable Ear syringing certification (willingness to train to do this) Experience Essential In a primary care environment With the public In a healthcare setting Person Specification Other Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user Other requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check Occupational Health Clearance Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Dressing & Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, Pulse NHS Health Checks Vaccinations (e.g. B12, influenza, pneumococcal) Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Chaperone procedure Doppler / ABPI Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 2, 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification Desirable Ear syringing certification (willingness to train to do this) Experience Essential In a primary care environment With the public In a healthcare setting 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 Sacriston Surgery Address Front Street Sacriston Durham Co Durham DH7 6JW Employer's website https://www.sacristonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)