Job summary Health Care Assistant Full time 37.5 (Part time considered) A new vacancy has arisen for a Health Care Assistant within Brannam Medical Centre. The Practice is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Health Care Assistant to join our nursing team, in caring for our list of over 19,500 patients in the Barnstaple area. The HCA will assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment. Duties include taking blood, long term condition reviews, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. The role will also include training and development of junior health care assistants and students to support improved services for our patients. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be caring, sensitive and empathetic, have good IT abilities, be able to manage your time, work as a team member and autonomously and can work under pressure in a busy medical practice. We welcome applicants that are currently working in primary care as well as applicants that have come from a hospital or community background. If you wish to discuss this role further please contact Sarah Bickley HR Manager, email: s.bickley@nhs.net or Teresa Sturm, Nurse Manager, email: teresa.sturm@nhs.net Main duties of the job Main Duties & Responsibilities:Collection of blood samples by recommended techniques.In house warfarin monitoring as per protocolTaking ECG's and following appropriate SOPAssisting Clinicians with Minor Operations Long Term Condition clinics Assisting Clinicians with Well Woman appointments Doppler tests Health checks Routine checks performed using a standard template/protocol Other treatment room duties Stock ordering/management Learning & Development Equipment checks Chaperoning And other duties as appropriate with relevant training and guidance. About us Brannam Medical Centre is a long-established training Practice for doctors, nurses and other clinical team members, we are proud of the encouraging and supportive environment within the Practice. The friendly and busy Treatment Room team numbers a Nurse Manager, Advanced Care Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Senior Nurses, Student Nurses, Nursing Associate, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists all supported by our GP Lead. Barnstaple is an excellent place to live and work. A popular holiday destination on the Taw estuary, it is close to surfing beaches and the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Sailing, cycling, walking and a host of other leisure activities are readily available and a link to the M5 motorway gives easy access to the rest of the country. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,952 to £26,500 a year dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2537-25-0000 Job locations Brannam Square Kiln Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 8GP Job description Job responsibilities As per main duties listed and currently under review by Nurse Manager - more information can be provided. Job description Job responsibilities As per main duties listed and currently under review by Nurse Manager - more information can be provided. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in phlebotomy GCSE pass grades in Maths and English Previous clinical experience Desirable Understanding of the clinical setting, friendly, hard working and adaptable. Willingness to learn new skills and engage in active teamwork. Ability to prioritise workload and ask for help when appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in phlebotomy GCSE pass grades in Maths and English Previous clinical experience Desirable Understanding of the clinical setting, friendly, hard working and adaptable. Willingness to learn new skills and engage in active teamwork. Ability to prioritise workload and ask for help when appropriate. 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 Brannam Medical Centre Address Brannam Square Kiln Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 8GP Employer's website https://www.brannammedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Brannam Medical Centre Address Brannam Square Kiln Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 8GP Employer's website https://www.brannammedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Brannam Square, Kiln Lane, EX32 8GP Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom