About The Role
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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 part-time position /32 hours per week working Outpatients department at our Practice Plus Group hospital in Plymouth. The individual will be required to work 4x8 hours shifts each week. The department operates from 8:00am -6:00pm each day with varying start and finish times.
What you'll be doing
Duties
To deliver high-quality patient care and clinical support within the Outpatient Department, while contributing to infection prevention efforts through the collection and analysis of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) data. Duties will include:
- 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.
What we'll look for in you
- 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.
What You Can Expect In Return
- Competitive Salary, with enhanced payments for weekend, bank holiday and nights shifts.
- 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
- 21.3 days annual leave (pro-rata 16 days for part-time) that increases with service + bank holidays
If you have any questions, please email Thomas.Quirke@practiceplsgroup.com
Interview date to be confirmed
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 
