At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients with clinical procedures and promote health in a modern GP practice.
- Company: Join The Newman Practice, a friendly and supportive primary care team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, ongoing training, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and additional clinical skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Healthcare Assistant and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
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
Due to retirement 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.
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
- Previous experience in General Practice.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management.
- Experience using clinical systems such as TPP SystmOne.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities to develop additional clinical skills.
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.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
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 relevant pre-employment checks.
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Poole employer: Wessex LMCs Ltd.
At The Newman Practice, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and friendly work environment where our Healthcare Assistants can thrive. With generous annual leave, ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to employee development, we ensure that our team members are well-equipped to provide high-quality patient care in a modern primary care setting. Join us in Poole, where you will be part of a collaborative team that values compassion and professionalism.
