Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – The Newman Practice
Location: Poole
Hours: Part-time – 17-20 hours per week
Salary: £14.00 to £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Join Our Friendly Primary Care Team
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our busy and supportive GP practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care within a modern primary care setting.
Working alongside our GPs, nurses, and wider multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with a range of clinical procedures, health promotion activities, and long-term condition monitoring.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Clinical Duties
- Record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI.
- Perform venepuncture and specimen collection.
- Carry out ECGs.
- Undertake smoking cessation and lifestyle advice where appropriate.
- Support chronic disease monitoring clinics under the direction of the nursing team.
- Perform urinalysis and basic diagnostic testing.
- Administer vaccinations and injections where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Chaperone patients during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
Patient Care
- Promote health and wellbeing through patient education.
- Assist patients with accessing appropriate services.
- Provide a caring, professional, and patient-centred service at all times.
- Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Administrative Duties
- Accurately record clinical information within the patient record.
- Manage laboratory samples and ensure appropriate handling.
- Monitor stock levels and order clinical supplies as required.
- Participate in practice audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support infection prevention and control procedures.
Essential Criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards.
- Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
- Competent in venepuncture.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic IT skills and confidence using clinical systems.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in General Practice.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management.
- Experience using clinical systems such as TPP SystmOne
- Care Certificate qualification.
What We Offer
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities to develop additional clinical skills.
- Employee wellbeing support.
About Us
At The Newman Practice, we are committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively as a team and creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Bentley on 01202 099543
The Newman Practice is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
