Healthcare Assistant

Company: NHS Jobs
Apply for the Healthcare Assistant
Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Be an integral part of the general practice team

  • Provide clinical support to registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Provide support during minor operations as required
  • Provide supporting during coil fittings as required
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
  • Work within national and local protocols where these exist
  • Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to both PCN and practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
  • Recognise the boundaries of your practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
  • Support the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
  • Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
  • Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
  • Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Attend a formal appraisal with your Manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

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Posted: October 25th, 2026