Health Care Assistant

Narrowcliff Surgery; Newquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentoring

Job summary

Narrowcliff Surgery in Newquay is seeking a Health Care Assistant with NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) to support delegated nursing duties, health promotion, and administration under supervision. NVQ2 candidates will also be considered, with training and mentoring provided.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience and offers a permanent, full-time position within a collaborative GP practice committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or working towards it is essential.
• NVQ level 2 will be considered.
• GP experience desirable but not essential.
• Training and mentoring provided.
• Ideal candidate to have at least 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist under supervision of a qualified nurse in prescribed patient care.
• Undertake new patient health checks and health screening.
• Urinalysis, specimen handling and phlebotomy.
• Vaccination management and vaccine stock control.
• Infection control and equipment management.
• Support health promotion and patient education.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical skills

Accountability

Judgement

Education

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job summary

We are a GP Surgery in Newquay, Cornwall looking for a Health Care Assistant with NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) to undertake delegated nursing, health promotion and administrative duties once assessed as competent under the supervision of a qualified Nurse. Candidates with NVQ Level 2 will also be considered. Experience in General Practice desirable however not essential. Training and mentoring provided. We would expect the ideal candidate to have at least 2 years experience.

Main duties of the job

Expected competencies to include:

• New patient health checks and other health screening
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens
• Blood tests and phlebotomy
• Long term condition reviews where appropriate
• Patient education and promotion of health and well-being
• Gathering lifestyle data from patients
• Infection control and equipment management
• Vaccination management and clinical stock control

About us

Narrowcliff Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice located in the heart of Newquay, providing high-quality primary care services to approximately 16 700 patients. We are committed to delivering personalised, patient-centred healthcare while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and positive working environment for our staff. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GP Partners Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, Practice Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants supported by a dedicated administration and reception team. We work closely with community colleagues, including district nurses, a community matron, palliative care nurses, and health visitors, ensuring integrated care for our patients. As a high-performing practice, we consistently achieve strong QOF outcomes and hold an overall CQC rating of Good. We utilise EMIS Web clinical systems and embrace innovation to continually improve patient care and service delivery. Narrowcliff Surgery is proud to be a teaching and training practice, supporting both medical students and GP Registrars. We are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals while maintaining a culture of learning and professional growth. We offer a welcoming, inclusive workplace where teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous development are valued. Joining Narrowcliff Surgery means becoming part of a friendly and highly skilled team dedicated to delivering excellent care to the local community.

Details

Date posted: 14 October 2026. Pay scheme: Other. Salary: Depending on experience. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time. Reference number: A3324-26-0001.

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Assistant Practitioner will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

• Simple Dressings observing aseptic technique at all times
• Removal of Sutures observing aseptic technique at all times
• Ear irrigation
• Vit B12 injections
• Seasonal influenza injections
• Diabetic Foot Checks
• Spirometry
• ECG recording
• Phlebotomy
• Chaperoning duties
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re‑stocking and stock rotation
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well‑being including stop smoking support
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well‑being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well‑being

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. Phlebotomy experience
• Standard keyboard skills
• Able to make judgements where there is more than a straightforward choice of options, e.g. new patient health checks, urinalysis etc.
• Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation

Experience (Desirable)

• HCA course specific to general practice
• Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification
• Up to date basic life support training
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Qualifications (Essential)

• Literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards this or equivalent qualification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• HCA course specific to general practice
• Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification
• Up to date basic life support training
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: Narrowcliff Surgery. Address: Narrowcliff, Newquay, TR7 2QF, United Kingdom. Employer's website: https://www.narrowcliffsurgery.co.uk/.

For questions about the job, contact: Susan Beadle [e-mail] 01637303122

The closing date is 30 October 2026.