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Healthcare Assistant

Northampton
money-bag 18.00-18.00 Hourly
3062416144
Posted Yesterday

Job Description: To support a Palliative Care Team, nursing and clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting. The Healthcare Assistant will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical duties in line with training, competence, and practice protocols. Hours: 20:00 - 08:00 Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties Undertake routine clinical tasks including recording vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations) Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for laboratory testing Carry out urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and basic observations Record ECGs as required Provide wound care, including dressings, suture and staple removal Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks (where trained) Measure and record height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference Support long-term condition monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) Act as a chaperone during clinical examinations and procedures Patient Care and Health Promotion Provide basic lifestyle advice in line with agreed protocols (e.g. smoking cessation, diet, exercise) Promote patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times Support patients with mobility or comfort needs during clinics Infection Control and Safety Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control Clean, prepare, and restock clinical rooms and equipment Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of clinical waste and sharps Assist in emergency situations, in

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