Health Care Assistant(Locum) NHS Health Checks

Job description

Health Care Assistant(Locum) NHS Health ChecksTo deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible Sutton patients within Enhanced Access clinics, undertaking clinical assessments, blood tests, accurate documentation, patient education, and followup in line with NHS Health Check guidance, Sutton PCN protocols, and NICE guidelines.

Work in line with:

NICE and SWL clinical pathways

Sutton PCN policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible patients in line with the NHS health check programme

Undertake face‐to‐face assessments, including:

Height, weight, BMI and waist circumference

Blood pressure measurement

Lifestyle assessment (smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet, QRISK, QDiabetes)

Blood test (e.g. Cholesterol, HbA1c)

Accurately record all activity on the clinical system – EMIS

Calculate and explain CVD risk scores in a clear and supportive way

Provide brief advice and signposting to lifestyle services

Escalate or refer patients appropriately in line with PCN protocols

Ensure informed consent, confidentiality, and data quality standards are met

Work across multiple practices as required by the PCN

Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding, and information governance requirements

Deliver bloods to hospital at the end of each clinic

Participate in Health care assistant meetings to support the development

Identify abnormal results (e.g. Raised blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c) and escalates appropriately in line with local protocols

Maintain infection control standards and safe handling of specimens.

Use emergency equipment and medications appropriately and escalates concerns promptly

Report incidents, learning events, safeguarding concerns, and accidents in line with policy

Protect patient confidentiality and follow information governance requirements

Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in primary care settings

Confident with patients from diverse backgrounds

Basic IT skills and experience using GP clinical system EMIS

Ability to work independently and manage appointment time effectively

Experience of working across multiple GP practices

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)

Experience working as a Health Care Assistant in primary care settings

Confident with patients from diverse backgrounds

Basic IT skills and experience using GP clinical system EMIS

Ability to work independently and manage appointment time effectively

Experience of working across multiple GP practices

Knowledge of local lifestyle / prevention services

Enhanced DBS required

Mandatory training must be up to date (safeguarding, infection control, IG etc)

Uniform or dress code in line with PCN policy

Sessions including evenings and weekends

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

£15 to £18 an hourWeekday-£15 per hour and Weekend-£18 per hour

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sutton Coldfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English