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North East
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GBP 20,000 - 25,000
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Job summary
A healthcare centre in Newcastle is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant/Nurse Associate. The role involves supporting clinical staff in providing treatment, health promotion, and patient education. Candidates should have a healthcare qualification to NVQ level 3 or above and experience in a nursing team. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with competitive salary based on experience.
Qualifications
- Experience working within a nursing team is essential.
- Experience working in primary care is desirable.
- Motivated, flexible working practice, problem solver.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and assist clinical staff in treatment and care.
- Support the nursing team in delivering nursing services.
- Conduct ECG recording and vaccine storage.
Skills
Competent clinical skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Problem solving under pressure
IT literacy
Flexibility
Education
Healthcare qualification to NVQ level 3 or above
Nurse Associate registration
Tools
Systm1 computer records
Job description
Job Summary
Betts Avenue Medical Centre requires a friendly and enthusiastic HCA/NA to join our patient focused, caring and friendly GP Practice. The HCA/NA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education and support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services.
Main duties of the job
A friendly personality, competent clinical skills, effective interpersonal skills together with an interest in further training.
The ability to work autonomously within a busy team environment is essential. The ideal candidate will ideally have experience working within a General Practice environment.
The candidate will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, chronic disase management, stock management and patient education.
About Us
We are a vibrant, forward thinking dual site practice. The team consists of 5 GP's, ACP and 4 nurses, as well as an extremely support administration team.
Our multicultural practice population is approx. 10,500+ with diverse health and social needs.
Our autonomous nursing team is longstanding and has developed over the years - promoting advancing practice and personal development.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0814-25-0002
Job locations
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Kenton Clinic
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3QP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Minor wound care management such as dressings and suture removal within scope of clinical practice
ECG recording
ABPM monitoring and recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Vaccine and equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Assist/undertake adult immunisations
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including health promotion. Provide lifestyle advice to patients and making any necessary referrals with the practice
Assessing patients with long term conditions which may include home visits.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Minor wound care management such as dressings and suture removal within scope of clinical practice
ECG recording
ABPM monitoring and recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Vaccine and equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Assist/undertake adult immunisations
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including health promotion. Provide lifestyle advice to patients and making any necessary referrals with the practice
Assessing patients with long term conditions which may include home visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Address
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Employer's website
https://www.bettsavenue.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Address
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Employer's website
https://www.bettsavenue.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Betts Avenue Medical Centre requires a friendly and enthusiastic HCA/NA to join our patient focused, caring and friendly GP Practice. The HCA/NA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education and support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services.
Main duties of the job
A friendly personality, competent clinical skills, effective interpersonal skills together with an interest in further training.
The ability to work autonomously within a busy team environment is essential. The ideal candidate will ideally have experience working within a General Practice environment.
The candidate will support the nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, chronic disase management, stock management and patient education.
About Us
We are a vibrant, forward thinking dual site practice. The team consists of 5 GP's, ACP and 4 nurses, as well as an extremely support administration team.
Our multicultural practice population is approx. 10,500+ with diverse health and social needs.
Our autonomous nursing team is longstanding and has developed over the years - promoting advancing practice and personal development.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0814-25-0002
Job locations
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Kenton Clinic
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3QP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Minor wound care management such as dressings and suture removal within scope of clinical practice
ECG recording
ABPM monitoring and recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Vaccine and equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Assist/undertake adult immunisations
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including health promotion. Provide lifestyle advice to patients and making any necessary referrals with the practice
Assessing patients with long term conditions which may include home visits.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Minor wound care management such as dressings and suture removal within scope of clinical practice
ECG recording
ABPM monitoring and recording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Vaccine and equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Assist/undertake adult immunisations
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being including health promotion. Provide lifestyle advice to patients and making any necessary referrals with the practice
Assessing patients with long term conditions which may include home visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification to NVQ level 3 or above
- or
- Nurse Associate registration
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Certification in immunisation and vaccination
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience in Primary Care/Community
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team.
- Experience of working in primary care
Essential
- * Motivated
- * Flexible working practice
- * Problem solver with the ability to work under pressure or in stressful situations
- * Ability to work autonomously
- * Punctuality
- * Team player
- * IT literate
- * Experience with Systm1 computer records
Essential
- * Motivated
- * Flexible working practice
- * Problem solver with the ability to work under pressure or in stressful situations
- * Ability to work autonomously
- * Punctuality
- * Team player
- * IT literate
- * Experience with Systm1 computer records
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
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Address
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Employer's website
https://www.bettsavenue.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betts Avenue Medical Centre
Address
2 Betts Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6TQ
Employer's website
https://www.bettsavenue.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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