Job Description

Are you a dedicated Healthcare Assistant seeking a role where your skills and compassion make a real difference? At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, we're committed to delivering outstanding healthcare every day-and we're looking for someone like you to help us do just that.
Located in Plymouth, our modern, well-equipped hospital provides planned surgical care for NHS, private, and insured patients. We offer high-quality treatment across a broad range of specialties, with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
This is a full-time position /37.5 hours per week working across our Outpatients, Infection control and Radiology departments at our Practice Plus Group hospital in Plymouth. The individual will be able to work from Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.
What you'll be doing
To deliver high-quality patient care and clinical support within the Outpatient Department, while contributing to infection prevention effort
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient Department (3 Days/Week):

• Prepare patients for outpatient procedures and consultations.
• Conduct ECGs and perform blood tests/investigations as requested.
• Take MRSA/MSSA swabs in line with infection control protocols.
• Run HCA-led clinics, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care.
• Support patient flow and maintain clinical area hygiene and safety.
• Provide compassionate care and reassurance to patients throughout their visit.
• Alternate weeks: support ultrasound-guided injection clinics.

Infection Control (2 Days/Week):

• Collaborate with the Infection Control Lead to collect and correlate SSI data.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in data entry and reporting for audits and governance.
• Support infection control initiatives, including surveillance, education, and compliance monitoring- Assist to undertake education sessions/audits
• Participate in meetings and contribute to quality improvement projects related to infection prevention.
• Act as a role model for PPG & IPC services through the collection and analysis of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) data.

What we'll look for in you
Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate.
• Phlebotomy and ECG training desirable.
• Experience in outpatient or clinical settings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of infection control principles and confidentiality standards.
• ANTT competent.

In return we offer

• Competitive Salary
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 25 days annual leave that increases with service + bank holidays

If you have any questions, please email me at Thomas.Quirke
Interview date to be confirmed
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Position
HCAs
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24231 per annum + benefits
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
Apprenticeship pathways to study:

• Healthcare Support Worker L2
• Senior Healthcare Support Worker
• Adult Nursing or Adult Mental Health L3

In my previous job I worked 9 to 5 and I was on the road all the time. On top of that I was on call every weekend and my time was not my own or my family's. The job as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) at HMP Hewell had a shift pattern of three long days a week, and those days change according to the rota. I worked one weekend in three, leaving me four days during the school week to be at home when my children came home. It was ideal in the holidays.

Skills Required