Job summary
The Ross Practice has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our nursing team. We are a supportive training Practice who would like to upskill an individual into this role. This important role will support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height, weight and BMI, recording findings accurately.
Carry out annual diabetic checks in line with guidance. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
Undertake suture and staple removals.
Carry out ECGs as requested.
Carry out BMI checks as directed.
Undertake venepuncture.
Provide support during minor operations as required.
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Full training will be given.
About us
The Ross Practice located in Harlow with easy access to the M11 and train services.
We are made up of 4 Partners, nursing team, management team and a supportive administration team.
We are part of Harlow South PCN.
CQC good rating.
We are a SystmOne Practice which also operates AccuRx and Ardens.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Ross Practice
The Fairway
Harlow
Essex
CM18 6LY
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Full Training provided
* Chronic Disease Management
* Wound care
* Vaccinations (seasonal flu & pneumovax)
* Injections in line with PSD and practice guidelines
* ECGs / BPs
* Phlebotomy
* Health monitoring and management
* NHS Health Checks
* Assisting with minor surgery clinics
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Job description
Job responsibilities
* Full Training provided
* Chronic Disease Management
* Wound care
* Vaccinations (seasonal flu & pneumovax)
* Injections in line with PSD and practice guidelines
* ECGs / BPs
* Phlebotomy
* Health monitoring and management
* NHS Health Checks
* Assisting with minor surgery clinics
*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* We are a training Practice who would like to support someone on the Health Care Assistant Training Program
Desirable
* Health Care Assistant Level 3
Experience
Essential
* Experience working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience working within a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* We are a training Practice who would like to support someone on the Health Care Assistant Training Program
Desirable
* Health Care Assistant Level 3
Experience
Essential
* Experience working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience working within a healthcare setting
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
The Ross Practice
Address
Ross Practice
The Fairway
Harlow
Essex
CM18 6LY
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Employer details
Employer name
The Ross Practice
Address
Ross Practice
The Fairway
Harlow
Essex
CM18 6LY
Employer's website
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