Healthcare Assistant

Job summary Do you have experience of working in a primary care or hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant? Do you have a NVQ level 3 in Care or Care Certificate? Are you patient focused, flexible and a great team player with excellent communication skills? If you answer yes to all of the above questions, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing team at our four Derby Surgeries. Hours can be flexible. Main duties of the job To be considered for the role, you will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant who meets all the above essential criteria. As part of the role, dependent on your experiences, you will be required to undertake a variety of duties including, but not limited to: Long Term Conditions reviews (Hypertension, CKD etc.) NHS Health Checks Vaccinations (i.e. Influenza, B12, Depo) Ear syringing Dressings / wound management About us We are a dynamic, forward-thinking training practice with a strong and proud history of supporting and developing our nursing staff over four sites. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive, dynamic and multi-skilled nursing team, alongside an experienced and clinically led management team who are committed to providing strong leadership, guidance and ongoing professional development. We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where you can develop your skills, build your experience and progress your career within primary care. Details Date posted 18 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3283-26-0030 Job locations Hollybrook Medical Centre Hollybrook Way Littleover Derby DE23 3TX United Kingdom Haven Medical Centre 690 Osmaston Road Derby DE24 8GT United Kingdom Sinfin Health Centre Sinfin District Centre Sinfin Derby DE24 3DS United Kingdom Parkfields Surgery 1217 London Road Alvaston Derby DE24 8QJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Assessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated. Blood pressure measurement/monitoring Chaperoning duties Ear examination and syringing ECG Flu immunisation Height, weight measurement Hypertension management Long Term Conditions management Men and Women's health / lifestyle advice NHS Health Checks Pneumococcal immunisation QoF Removal of sutures Scalds and burns management Spirometry Support and advice for patients in managing their own disease Take pathology samples from patients for analysis: blood, sputum, urine etc Urine testing/analysis Vitamin B12 injections Wound care/dressings/tissue viability Record Keeping & Administration Accurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis Contribute to nursing team record keeping clinical, administrative, health and safety related records Maintain skills in using patient appointment system Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records, protocols and coding protocols MAINTAINING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT General: You will comply with the Practices Health & Safety policy. Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies Attending regular health and safety training Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policy Specific: Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with the Practices Infection Control protocol Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard Rotate stock according to date, maintain appropriate records and discard out of date stock in accordance with practice protocol Take action to manage spills or decontamination affected areas Supplies Management: Check stock in all clinical rooms Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Nursing Team Manager and Operations Manager by providing order confirmations for invoice checking Order and maintain stock of health information leaflets and keep displays up to date Order most economic supplies available and use with economy Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policies Equipmen