Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of specific programmes of patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant are: New patient health checks Phlebotomy Dressings NHS Health Checks Weight Management Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications Urinalysis Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Required qualifications/skills are Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting