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Job summary
Staff are Prospect Medical Group are dedicated to providing excellent patient-centred care and working with our diverse community.
The role will include long-term condition management, sample taking, assisting in smear, minor injury clinics, extended access clinics.
We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic, and motivated person. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, and be able to self-manage.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK or ILR. we do not offer sponsorship any applicants not meeting this criteria will not be offered the role.
Main duties of the job
To provide the full range of the HCA role within Primary care and support to other professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening, chronic disease management and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Support and work effectively within the clinical team.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with the standards of a HCA and with regard to the various practice protocols. The candidate will be within of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice provides an excellent level of service of nursing care relevant to the practice population.
About us
Prospect Medical Group is a long established, friendly and forward-thinking GP practice in the west end of Newcastle Upon Tyne based in modern single site premises. We have 6 GP partners who employ 2 salaried GPs, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 Healthcare Assistants as well as a team of dedicated and supportive administrative staff. We currently have a patient list size of around 14,000. We are highly involved in our PCN (Inner West Newcastle) and through this we benefit from pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychology, paramedics, a nurse associate, mental health workers and social prescribers who work also work for the practice.
Our collective purpose is to provide the best care to our patients.
We use SystmOne clinical system.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2843-26-0008
Job locations
501 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 8AY
United Kingdom
Job description
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:
Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
Be an integral part of the general practice team
Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations 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 practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
Support in 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.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:
Participate in any audits as directed
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning
Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties.
Job description
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:
Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
Be an integral part of the general practice team
Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations 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 practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
Support in 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.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:
Participate in any audits as directed
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning
Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the care qualification
- competent in general primary care HCA role and duties
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or 3
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work core hours
- Flexibility for cover
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the care qualification
- competent in general primary care HCA role and duties
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or 3
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work core hours
- Flexibility for cover
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Prospect Medical Group
Address
501 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 8AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.prospectmedicalgroup.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Prospect Medical Group
Address
501 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 8AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.prospectmedicalgroup.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)