Health Care Assistant in Newton Abbot inNewton Abbot PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
The post-holder is a Healthcare Assistant (HCA)The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.The HCA will work under the supervision of a registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care. The role is at Support Worker Level and as described in NHS E Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities FrameworkThe post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.The position offers some flexibility with working hours, however Wednesday evenings until 8pm is non-negotiable and essential for this position.

Main duties of the job
Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient needDeliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient educationCarry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately.Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiativesAct as a chaperone as requiredEnsure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationProvide support during minor operations as requiredEnsure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC PolicyEnsure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessionEnsure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidanceWork within national and local protocols where these existBe aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding ChildrenRecognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referredUndertake all mandatory training and induction programmesContribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governanceMaintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

About us
Weare based in modern premises, purpose built approximately 13 years ago, servinga growing list size of approximately 10,300 patients, covering the town andsemi-rural environ of Newton Abbot, and are rated Good by the CQC.AlbanySurgery is a member of the Newton West Primary Care Network, a thriving PCNserving 35,000 patients. We work closely with Kingskerswell and Ipplepen andBovey Tracey and Chudleigh practices, the other practices within our PCN. Thiscollaborative approach is supported by a PCN support team, with a lead manager,social prescribers and health and wellbeing coaches working across the memberpractices.As a practice we are committedto staying at the fore front of changes within General Practice, as such werecognise that the support, growth and training of all levels of our staff,both clinical and administrative, is an essential part of the current andfuture NHS. Education and learning are our core passions and we have 3 GPtrainers hosting a number of GP registrars, we support medical student trainingplacements of all years, and mentor health care professionals undertakingPrescribing

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and Advanced Practice postgraduate training. We alsostrongly believe in supporting all team members to expand their knowledge andskills to fulfil their potential, which in turn benefits our population throughthe services and care we provide.We are focussed on providing high quality, empathic patient care that issustainable for us all.

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Date posted
27 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
Depending on

Experience
Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number
AJob location
sScott CloseNewton AbbotDevonTQ12 1GJ

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Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient needb. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient educationI. Undertake new patient health checksII. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyIII. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglyIV. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredV. Carry out BMI checks as directedVI. Undertake venepunctureVII. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsVIII. Carry out ECGs as requestedc. Be an integral part of the general practice teamd. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisatione. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiativesf. Act as a chaperone as requiredg. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationh. Provide support during minor operations as requiredi. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policyj. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessionk. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancel. Work within national and local protocols where these existm. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Childrenn. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referredo. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirementsp. Support the administrative team on an as-required basisq. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmesr. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governances. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all timest. Attend a formal appraisal with their 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 agreedIn addition to the primary responsibilities,the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:a.Participatein any audits as directedb.Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient carec.Supportand participate in shared learningd.Completeopening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

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Person Specification
Clinical knowledge and skillsEssentialAbility to undertake vaccinationsUnderstanding of the principles of ECGsAble to perform venepunctureWound care/removal of sutures and staplesAbility to undertake new patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleaguesClinical IT system user skills and thew ability to record accurate clinical notesUnderstanding of safeguarding adults and childrenChaperone procedureUnderstand the requirement for PSDs and associated policyDesirableBroad knowledge of clinical governance

Qualifications
EssentialHas completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification and as detailed within CQCs GP mythbuster 57: Health Care Assistants in General PracticeThere may need to be proof of any courses or training

Qualifications
commensurate with the postPhlebotomy certificationDesirableVaccination certification

Experience
Essential

Experience
of working with the general public

Experience
of working in a healthcare settingDesirableHas worked in a primary care environmentUnderstanding of infection prevention and control measures

Experience
Essential

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.Employer

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