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Healthcare AssistantNHS

Paignton, TQ4 5LA Locum Negotiable
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 21 August 2026
Paignton Rail Station (0.2 miles away) Paignton Bus Station (0.1 miles away)

Job summary

Are you a skilled Healthcare Assistant looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive environment? Mayfield Medical Centre in Paignton, Devon, is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to work with our team on a temporary/locum basis. With over 20,000 patients across three sites, Mayfield Medical Centre provides an essential and dynamic service to our community, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applicants. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, patient focused clinical and administrative care, within their scope of practice, working alongside the existing nursing team.The post holder will have completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification and work with the clinical team and wider network to promote a healthy lifestyle and health education for our patient population.

Job description

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About us

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, an Assistant Practitioner, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists, alongside our dedicated pharmacy team administrative staff. Together, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

At Mayfield Medical Centre, we pride ourselves on our approachable, team-focused culture and commitment to supporting professional growth while providing high-quality, compassionate care for our patients.

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