The Crown Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

We are now looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HCA to join our nursing team. Applicants must have previous experience in an HCA role, preferably in primary care.

The team at Crown is forward thinking and dynamic. Above all it is a very friendly place to work with lots of flexibility and plenty of opportunities to learn and develop in a very supportive environment.

We are very happy to look at the number of hours for this role up to full-time for the right candidate.

For further information contact Annie Cornell, Lead Practice Nurse on 01823 282151 or email her on annie.cornell2@nhs.net.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter stating the approximate number of hours you are looking for.

Main duties of the job

The role will include phlebotomy, injections, wound care, urinalysis, ECGs, diabetic foot checks, suture removal, INR clinics, room stocking and ordering.

This is an interesting and fulfilling role in a forward thinking practice where nurse/HCA involvement and engagement is seen as a key aspect in our future development. We are very keen to support the successful applicant with their training and development.

Full details of job description are attached.

About us

We are a GMS practice with 5 GP partners and two salaried GPs located on the outskirts of Taunton. Our patient list size is 10,500 and continuing to grow.

The current team includes two three Practice Nurses and one HCA. We are also currently training members of our team to be GPAs.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1198-25-0001

Job locations

Venture Way

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 8QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for information on main duties and responsibilities of the post holder.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for information on main duties and responsibilities of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Care Certificate
  • Previous experience working as an HCA
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Experience of taking bloods, blood pressure, ECGs, and other clinical observations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Good IT skills and ability to use clinical systems
  • Friendly, reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of further learning (e.g. wound care, immunisations, INRs)
  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Previous experience working as an HCA in General Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Care Certificate
  • Previous experience working as an HCA
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Experience of taking bloods, blood pressure, ECGs, and other clinical observations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Good IT skills and ability to use clinical systems
  • Friendly, reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of further learning (e.g. wound care, immunisations, INRs)
  • Experience using EMIS Web
  • Previous experience working as an HCA in General Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Crown Medical Centre

Address

Venture Way

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.crownmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Crown Medical Centre

Address

Venture Way

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.crownmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Nurse

Annie Cornell

annie.cornell2@nhs.net

01823282151

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1198-25-0001

Job locations

Venture Way

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 8QY


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