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Nursing associate/ health care assistant

Oxford
Hedena Health
Health care assistant
Posted: 10 July
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Nursing Associate/ Health Care Assistant

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Job Summary


We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced Nursing Associate or Health Care Assistant to join our amazing Practice.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced Nursing Associate or Health Care Assistant to join our amazing Practice.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing tasks depending on level of training such as venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a clinician, as well as NHS Health checks and Diabetes Year Of Care checks, training can be arranged to develop skills to an advanced level.The duties may also include all tasks normally undertaken by a Nursing Associate or Health Care Assistant, and in addition any roles agreed between you and the Lead Nurse as appropriate, having regard to current training.

About Us

Hedena Health is a GP Surgery based in Headington, Oxford and has approx. 26,000 patients with diverse and interesting populations.

We are in an ideal location in Oxford next to the beautiful Bury Knowle Park, with free onsite parking for staff. We have a focus on staff wellbeing through initiatives such as an annual Away Day, staff outings and a Hedena running club. Fresh fruit deliveries and homemade cakes and goodies are a staple in our staff room and morning coffee is in our sunny Quad!

As well as being a well-established training practice, we regularly support Student Nurses and Student Paramedics in clinical practice.

We work collaboratively with other services in Oxfordshire to develop improved ways of providing excellent care for our patients. We have been successful in managing public health initiatives to improve the lives of the communities we serve and in promoting collaboration with neighboring practices to ensure the best for our patients.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3940-25-0014

Job locations

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:


* Undertake cervical smear (cytology) tests in line with national guidelines and protocols.
* Administer a range of injections, including:
o Childhood immunisations (as appropriate)
o Flu and COVID-19 vaccines
o Travel vaccinations
o Vitamin B12 injections
* Perform basic wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures or clips.
* Record and monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
* Perform ECGs, urinalysis, and phlebotomy (if trained).
* Assist in health promotion, lifestyle advice, and patient education.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using practice systems (EMIS).
* Follow infection prevention and control protocols and contribute to clinical audits and stock management.
Special Requirements Of The Post:

* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
* A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
* A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Practice Manager.
* A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.
* An awareness of own limitations and experience.
* To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice.
* To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC.
* To cooperate with annual appraisal meetings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Special Requirements Of The Post:

* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
* Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
* A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.
* A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Practice Manager.
* A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.
* An awareness of own limitations and experience.
* To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice.
* To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC.
* To cooperate with annual appraisal meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* - Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate with no active conditions to practice.
* - Trained in cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training).
* Trained in Childhood immunisations (or willingness to undertake training).
* - Up-to-date training in immunisation and vaccination.
* - Experience in a general practice or community healthcare setting.
* - Good knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection.
* - Confident using clinical systems and electronic records.

Desirable

* - Phlebotomy and wound care experience.
* - Experience supporting QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and recall systems.
* - Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.

Person Specification

Essential

* - Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nursing Associate with no active conditions to practice.
* - Trained in cervical screening (or willingness to undertake training).
* Trained in Childhood immunisations (or willingness to undertake training).
* - Up-to-date training in immunisation and vaccination.
* - Experience in a general practice or community healthcare setting.
* - Good knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection.
* - Confident using clinical systems and electronic records.

Desirable

* - Phlebotomy and wound care experience.
* - Experience supporting QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets and recall systems.
* - Additional qualifications in chronic disease management or smoking cessation.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

Employer's website

https://www.hedenahealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

Employer's website

https://www.hedenahealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Part-time


Job function

* Job function

Health Care Provider
* Industries

Hospitals

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