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NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 29 July 2025

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Job summary

You will work as part of a dynamic and supportive nursing team, delivering all aspects of care to patients. In addition, you will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. In particular, you will be required to carry out health checks, long-term condition checks and provide appropriate support to carry out minor surgeries.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and experience using EMIS Web would be beneficial however, full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will work between our main site, Cruddas Park Surgery and our branch site, Hillsview Surgery. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please dont hesitate to apply

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Main duties of the job

Health care assistants have many roles in a GP practice which can vary from day to day. We expect all staff to take pride in their treatment of patients and do what is best for them and the surgery, ensuring the highest standards of care.

About us

Cruddas Park Surgery is currently looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our friendly, forward looking practice. We have a team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and admin staff who all work very hard to provide excellent healthcare to over 11,000 patients. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are committed to ensuring safe and high-quality care is delivered to our patients.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 to £27,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

I9869-2609

Job locations

Cruddas Park Surgery

178 Westmorland Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7JT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties/responsibilities:

Undertake health checks for patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This will include health promotion/education and signposting to other services, such as to our social prescribing link workers.

Complete NHS Health checks

Carry out routine observations such as pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, smoking and alcohol status and record findings accurately using the computer templates provided.

Phlebotomy

Diabetic foot checks

Process and label specimens ready for transportation.

Administer flu vaccinations and vitamin B12 injections (by Patient Specific Direction).

Carry out ECG's.

Facilitate home blood pressure monitoring.

Ensure all consulting rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

Ensure fridges are stocked appropriately and temperatures are recorded daily.

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced.

Supervising and ordering stock.

Support with minor surgery and coil/contraceptive implant sessions.

Other clinical tasks as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties/responsibilities:

Undertake health checks for patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This will include health promotion/education and signposting to other services, such as to our social prescribing link workers.

Complete NHS Health checks

Carry out routine observations such as pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, smoking and alcohol status and record findings accurately using the computer templates provided.

Phlebotomy

Diabetic foot checks

Process and label specimens ready for transportation.

Administer flu vaccinations and vitamin B12 injections (by Patient Specific Direction).

Carry out ECG's.

Facilitate home blood pressure monitoring.

Ensure all consulting rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

Ensure fridges are stocked appropriately and temperatures are recorded daily.

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced.

Supervising and ordering stock.

Support with minor surgery and coil/contraceptive implant sessions.

Other clinical tasks as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Level Education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • To be caring, kind and empathetic.
  • To be friendly and respectful.
  • Able to follow instructions and procedures.
  • Able to work within a team but use your own initiative.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Self-motivated and hard working.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Health Care Assistant experience.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Level Education

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • To be caring, kind and empathetic.
  • To be friendly and respectful.
  • Able to follow instructions and procedures.
  • Able to work within a team but use your own initiative.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Self-motivated and hard working.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Health Care Assistant experience.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer skills.

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

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Cruddas Park Surgery

178 Westmorland Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7JT


Employer's website

https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Cruddas Park Surgery

178 Westmorland Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7JT


Employer's website

https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Susan Wheatley

susan.wheatley2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 to £27,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

I9869-2609

Job locations

Cruddas Park Surgery

178 Westmorland Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7JT


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