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Bank Healthcare AssistantNHS

Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AS Bank £13.80
Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 21 October 2026
Newton Abbot Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Staverton (South Devon Railway) (6.8 miles, direct) Lyndale Coach Park (49.2 miles, direct)

Job summary

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Location: Cricketfield Surgery Salary: £13.80 per hour Hours: Bank Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include assisting with patient duties as required and support other team members such as clinical and Nurse Lead with patient care. Supporting the Practice with duties related to CQC outcomes and ensuring compliance is maintained. You will be working with patients with long-term conditions such as Diabetes etc. Experience in Phlebotomy is necessary. You will also provide clinical procedures like new patient health checks, BMI, blood pressure, pulse, and simple wound care. Additionally, administrative tasks such as new patient registrations, providing appropriate leaflets, stock control, and ordering will be part of your responsibilities.

Job description

Package Description: Job IntroductionJob title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Cricketfield Surgery

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Hours:Bank

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main ResponsibilitiesAs a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

  • Assisting with patient duties as required and support other team members such as clinical and Nurse Lead with patient care.
  • Supporting the Practice with duties related to CQC outcomes and ensuring compliance is maintained.
  • You will be working with patients with long term conditions such as Diabetes etc. So must have experience in Phlebotomy.
  • Provide clinical procedures such as new patient health checks, BMI, blood pressure, pulse and simple wound care.
  • Completing administrative tasks such as new patient registrations, providing appropriate leaflets, stock control and ordering.

The Ideal CandidateWhat we look for in new colleagues:

  • Experience in a Primary Care setting and phlebotomy.
  • Able to work within processes, procedures and maintain confidently and data security.
  • Must be able to adapt with changing priorities and be personable, polite and patient with our patients.
  • Must have basic PC skills such as Word, Excel and email.
  • Ability to use own judgement and be aware of professional boundaries they are working to.

About us

Operose Health is dedicated to delivering local primary care on a large scale. Their primary mission is to enhance access, improve outcomes, and foster a better patient experience. With a strong commitment to their values, Operose Health empowers its colleagues to excel for the benefit of both patients and staff members. The organisation believes in delivering compassionate care through attentive listening and understanding. It is also driven by ambition, aiming to transform the patient experience in primary care. Operose Health is resourceful and committed to lifelong learning, ensuring they consistently improve the quality of their services and strive for excellence for their patients, employees, and NHS partners.

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