Healthcare Assistant

Buy A Boat Now; Paignton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant. This position involves providing high standards of care, including tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring. Applicants must have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary range of £24,465 to £26,656 annually, with permanent contract status based in Paignton.

Qualifications

• Must possess GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.
• Proactive and professional manner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and venepuncture.
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• Monitor blood pressure including home readings.
• Assist with complex wound care under supervision.
• Provide NHS Health Checks and smoking cessation advice.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.

Main Duties

• Phlebotomy and venepuncture
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Blood pressure monitoring (including ambulatory/home readings)
• Urinalysis
• INR monitoring in line with agreed pathways
• Complex wound care under supervision
• NHS Health Checks, including basic cholesterol awareness
• Smoking cessation advice and brief interventions
• New patient health checks and routine observations

About Us

Corner Place Surgery is a well‑established practice of just over 16,000 patients in Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team.

Details

Date posted: 28 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 2

Salary: £24,465 to £26,656 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 388-CP-0126‑GP

Job location: Corner Place Surgery, 46A Dartmouth Rd, Paignton, TQ4 5AH

Job Responsibilities & Person Specification

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Essential qualifications include GCSEs or equivalent. Other qualifications and experience will be considered in line with the person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to confirm no previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered, alongside all other applications. For further information refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Hello Corner Place Surgery, 46A Dartmouth Rd, Paignton, TQ4 5AH

Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk