Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Minehead Medical Centre Permanent Part-time 20 hours 13.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)

At OneMedical Group were looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. Working alongside GPs Nurse Practitioners Nurses and other Healthcare Assistants you will help provide safe effective and compassionate care while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Full in-house role-specific training will be provided giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in the role. This will include training on our clinical and digital systems care navigation and patient pathways red-flag awareness escalation procedures safeguarding and patient signposting.

Why OneMedical Group

For over 20 years OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent family-run healthcare organisation we provide NHS services at scale and design build and manage the spaces where care happens bringing everything together under one roof.

We believe the best places to work are created by people who genuinely love what they do and celebrate each others success. Our culture combines national ambition with genuine family heart with a workplace rooted in trust empowerment and collaboration.

Above all we are united by a shared purpose: creating spaces and delivering services that make a lasting positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include:

Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures for which you are trained including blood pressure pulse temperature height weight BMI urinalysis venepuncture ECGs peak flow readings and other physiological measurements.

Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.

Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles smoking exercise diet self-management and access to relevant external services.

Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings clinical observations minor surgery LARC procedures nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.

Vaccinations: Administering influenza shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.

Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment keeping stock areas clean and organised and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.

Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.

Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team maintaining patient privacy and dignity protecting confidentiality and supporting reception duties where required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine desire to provide high-quality patient care.

Previous healthcare experience or training is not essential as full in-house training will be provided. What matters most is having the right attitude a willingness to learn and the ability to contribute positively to a busy multidisciplinary team.

You will ideally bring:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Good organisation accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive flexible and positive approach with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using NHS or primary care systems supporting clinical audit mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly you will be someone who puts people first works well with others and is committed to providing safe respectful and compassionate care.

What We Offer

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata increasing with length of service plus an extra day of leave awarded for every year of service.

NHS Pension

Work-Life Balance: A supportive working environment alongside enhanced Maternity Paternity and Adoption Pay.

Health and Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP Eye Care vouchers Cycle to Work scheme and OMGs Refer a Friend cash bonus scheme.

Development: Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and career within a growing healthcare organisation.

Through our developing Elevate Academy we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships specialist expertise and leadership development.

Ready to Make a Difference

If you are an experienced or developing Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to support patients strengthen the clinical team and make a positive difference in primary care we would love to hear from you.

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity inclusion and creating a supportive environment for all.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family please contact

Required Experience:

Junior IC