Job Summary
Position: Health Care Assistant (Locum) – NHS Health Checks
Location(s): Wrythe Green Surgery, Robin Hood Lane Health Centre, Abbeyfield Society
Contract: Locum, 6 months, flexible working.
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Key Responsibilities
* Have full UK driving licence and access to vehicle; deliver bloods to hospital at the end of each clinic.
* Deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible patients in line with NHS programme.
* Undertake face‑to‑face assessments: height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet, QRISK, QDiabetes), blood test (cholesterol, HbA1c).
* Complete follow‑up telephone appointments.
* Accurately record all activity on EMIS.
* Calculate and explain CVD risk scores.
* Provide brief advice and signposting to lifestyle services.
* Escalate or refer patients appropriately.
* Ensure informed consent, confidentiality and data quality.
* Work across multiple practices as required.
* Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding and IG requirements.
* Participate in Health Care Assistant meetings.
* Identify abnormal results and escalated appropriately.
* Maintain infection control standards and safe handling of specimens.
* Use emergency equipment and medications appropriately.
* Report incidents, learning events, safeguarding concerns and accidents following policy.
* Protect patient confidentiality and follow IG requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); experience as a Health Care Assistant in primary care; competent in NHS Health Checks; basic IT skills and EMIS experience; ability to work independently; experience across multiple GP practices.
* Desirable: Knowledge of local lifestyle/prevention services; Enhanced DBS; mandatory training up to date (safeguarding, infection control, IG); uniform/dress code in line with PCN policy; availability for evenings and weekends.
Compensation & Working Conditions
Salary: £15–£18 per hour (£15 weekdays, £18 weekends).
Working Pattern: Flexible.
Reference Number: A2700-26-0028.
Contact
HR Manager: Pooja Grover
Email: Pooja.grover4@nhs.net
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