Healthcare Assistant Vacancy

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time permanent Healthcare Assistant to join their dynamic Nursing/HCA team. The role offers training and requires assisting in the delivery of patient care under supervision. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and motivated about providing quality healthcare. This position offers a supportive environment within a reputable practice.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated about delivering quality healthcare.
• Willingness to undergo training if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.
• Work under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse.

Job description

Job Summary

Benfield Park Medical Group is looking for a part time permanent Healthcare Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic Nursing/HCA team. We are a forward-thinking practice with a list size of 10,000 patients with an excellent reputation.

Main duties of the job

The role is rewarding and will suit someone who is equally as enthusiastic and motivated about delivering quality healthcare as our other team members. Training will be provided, if required, to equip the jobholder with the necessary skills. The practice operates the Year of Care model for chronic disease management and holds regular nurse meetings and educational sessions.

About Us

We are a supportive practice with a diverse patient population operating from a modern purpose-built health centre. We have an inner-city location and are actively involved with the local provider company (federation), Primary Care Network, Medical School and Northumbria GP Training Programme. Additional Information: GMS Practice, List size 10,000, GR Registrar Teaching, F2 Doctor Training, Medical Student Teaching, CCG Career Start Nurse Lead Practice and operate the SystmOne Clinical IT System

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1901-25-0011
Job locations: Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4QD

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. See supporting documents for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Please see supporting documentation for additional information
Desirable: Please see supporting documentation for 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Benfield Park Medical Group
Address: Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4QD
Employer's website: benfieldparkmedicalgroup.co.uk