Part time Healthcare Assistant in Abingdon inAbingdon PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
Part time position 18 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2pm - 6.30pmThe post holder will work under indirect supervision of the lead practice nurse and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities -Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratoryMeasuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations for example: blood pressure, pulse, ECG, venepuncture.Tidying and restocking consulting roomsRemoval of clinical waste to central waste collection pointAssist nurses with stock management and ordering

About us
Opportunities to develop the role will be provided and could include for example:spirometry reviewsinstant check monitoringvaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12

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Date posted
27 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
Depending on

Experience
Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
A4364-25-0004

Job location
s45 Loyd CloseAbingdonOxonOX14 1XR

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Job responsibilities
Key responsibilitiesClinical skills health and well-beingUndertake, record andfollow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriatetraining:1. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens forinvestigation by the pathology laboratory2. Measuring and recording following physiologicalmeasurements in routine presentations for example:Blood pressurePulse rate and rhythmTemperatureHeight and weight -body mass indexVisual acuityVenepunctureECGHearing ScreeningHealth ChecksWeight ManagementDiabetes foot checks3. Prepare and maintain environments and equipmentbefore, during and after patient care interventions4. Assist in raising awareness of health andwell-being, and how it can be promoted5. Give accurate and appropriate information topatients and groups within own competence6. Support and monitor patients during nebulisationtherapyOpportunities to developthe role will be provided and could include for example:1. Spirometry reviews2. Instant check monitoring3. Wound Management4. Vaccinations e.g. influenza, pneumococcal, B12Administration Responsibilities1. Ordering & maintaining appropriate levels of clinical stockInformation processes1. Record informationand activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timelyfashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate2. Maintainconfidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and thepractice3. Take the necessaryprecautions when transmitting informationCommunication1. Communicateeffectively with other team members2. Communicateeffectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternativemethods of communicationPersonal and people development1. Take responsibilityfor own developmental learning and performance, including participating insupervision2. Take responsibilityfor maintaining a record of own personal development3. Work with managementon any new training requirements4. Participate inmandatory training e.g. resuscitation, infection control, first aid, fireawareness, information governance, child protection etc5. To recognise andunderstand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primaryhealth care team6. Be aware of the legalissues pertinent to the role of a basic HCA (band 2)Health, safety and security1. Use the personalsecurity systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines2. Identify the risksinvolved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks3. Use appropriateinfection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room sothat they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potentialrisks identified, including:3.1.hand washing3.2.universal hygieneprocedures3.3.collection andhandling of laboratory specimens3.4.segregation anddisposal of waste materials3.5.decontamination ofinstruments and clinical equipment3.6.reporting and treatmentof sharps injuries3.7.dealing with bloodand body fluid spillages3.8.Assist patients andcolleagues in adopting sound infection control measures4. Understand and applythe principles of the cold chain5. Ensure safe storage,rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility6. Know the generalprinciples of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initialactions as appropriate7. Be aware of statutorychild health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria8. Know the health andsafety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures,maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment andfurniture within your area of responsibility9. Use the computermonitor safely10.Be able to identifythe risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the workingenvironment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthClinical and Domestic Services1. Daily tidying & restocking consulting rooms2. Removal of clinical waste to central waste collection point3. Assist nurses with stock management and ordering.4. Fridge temperature monitoring.Service improvement1. Be aware of and, ifappropriate, assist in current clinical audit2. Work with colleaguesin the team on the development of current and new services and otherinitiatives3. Maintain the noticeboard in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material4. Deal with requestsfrom patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets5. Participate incoffee/tea-making rotaQuality1. Alert other teammembers to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients2. Ensure own actionsare consistent with clinical governance systems3. Practice inaccordance with agreed standards of care4. Enable patients toaccess appropriate professionals in the team5. Ensure stock itemsunder your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consultingrooms6. Know how clinicalgovernance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staffany specific risk situation7. Know the practice'spolicies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practicestaff handbook8. Be able to manageyour own time effectivelyEquality and diversity1. Act in ways thatrecognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that isconsistent with procedures2. Respect the privacy,dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers3. Understand basiclegal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence,vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour4. Act as a chaperone

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Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialBasic literacy and numeracy skillsBasic computer

Experience
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCAWilling to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. phlebotomy skillsDesirable

Experience
working in a care environment

Person Specification

Experience
working in a care environment

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

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