Health Care Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West End Surgery Health Care Assistant The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health Care Assistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multidisciplinary team at West End Surgery. The practice team consists of 5 GP, 1 Physician Associate, 2 Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistants and a very supportive administration and reception team. We believe this to be an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant who would like to apply their skills to ensure safe and efficient prescribing in general practice. The successful candidate will support our clinical team in providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care while promoting health and wellbeingwithin our local community. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will a) Record observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen, saturation, height, weight, and BMI. b) Undertake venepuncture safely and effectively. c) Carry out ECG recordings. d) Perform new patient health checks. e) Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and delegated. f) Support long-term condition monitoring clinics. g) Undertake lifestyle assessments and provide health promotion advice. h) Chaperone patients during examinations when required. i) Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system. j) Clean, stock, and prepare clinical rooms and equipment. k) Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed. l) Participate in clinical audits, mandatory training, and quality improvementinitiatives. About us We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health CareAssistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multidisciplinary team at West End Surgery. The practice team consists of 5 GP, 1 Physician Associate, 2Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistants and a very supportive administration and reception team Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3103-26-0002 Job locations Edward Road Northolt Middlesex UB5 6QN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the primary care team, providing high-quality patient careunder the direction and supervision of registered nurses and GeneralPractitioners (GPs). The Healthcare Assistant will support the delivery of safe,effective, and patient-centred care while promoting health, preventing illness,and assisting with chronic disease management. Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Undertake new patient health checks. Measure and record: Blood pressure Pulse Respiratory rate Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index (BMI) Perform venepuncture. Carry out ECG recordings. Perform Wound Care Dressings Record observations accurately within the clinical system. Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised. Assist with infection prevention and control procedures. Health Promotion Promote healthy lifestyle choices. Provide smoking cessation advice . Encourage participation in national screening programmes. Support patients with weight management advice. Signpost patients to appropria