General Practice Health Care Assistant Location: Bradford Position Type: Full-time Job Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Medical Practice team.General Practice Health Care Assistant Location: Bradford Position Type: Full-time Job Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Medical Practice team. Due to the retirement of a current team member, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to work full-time as part of our experienced nursing team. The role offers the chance to be involved in a variety of clinical tasks and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Undertake new patient health checks to support care planning Assist practice nurses with health promotion programmes for patients Carry out baseline observations e.g., pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and accurately record findings Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and advise patients on results Provide wound care and dressings as needed Support chronic disease management clinics e.g., diabetes, asthma with the practice nurse Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone during patient consultations when required Venepuncture once trained Administer flu vaccinations once trained Carry out ECGs once trained Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Maintain cleanliness of fridges and ensure they meet guidelines Ensure clinical waste is disposed of properly and sharps bins are replaced in line with IPC Infection Prevention Control policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion when appropriate Assist with urinalysis and third-party checks Provide support during minor operations when required About Us: We are a supportive, forward-thinking practice with 6 GP partners. We serve a growing patient list of 9,500 patients. Medical Practice is a purpose-built surgery located in a quiet rural village with easy access to Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, and North Leeds. We are part of the Bingley Bubble Primary Care Network, working closely with local healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to our community. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in a healthcare assistant role is desirable, but not essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic and passionate about patient care Ability to work effectively as part of a team Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills