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The Three Spires Medical Practice Health Care Assistant
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are not a sponsor organisation so are unable accept applications from candidates outside of the UK or who require visa sponsorship.
Our Cornwall Skin Clinic (dermatology) is seeking part-time experienced HCAs to join our busy and friendly team.
The clinic is part of Three Spires Medical Practice and is situated in Truro city, Cornwall.
Assisting with Dermatology daycases and our 'see and treat' Dermatology service, you may also get involved with providing health care services and venepuncture.
Main duties of the job
Minor operations and/or dermatology experience essential as you will be assisting in our Dermatology clinics (a 'see and treat' service).
If you also have excellent venepuncture skills and the ability to carry out a range of duties including administering immunisations, urinalysis, BP and ECG monitoring then even better!
We have a range of shifts to suit your availability (hours are a minimum of 16 per week and between 8.30am and 5pm); immediate start available.
About us
The Three Spires Medical Practice is a large, forward-thinking GP Practice with a friendly team (comprising 20 GPs, a team of 6 nurses and 11 HCAs and our own physiotherapy team), who look after approximately 18,000 patients in and around Truro City.
We are a training practice which means that you may have medical students observing and participating in your clinical sessions.
No two days are the same and a shift is never dull!
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.75 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1654-26-0016
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the nurse team, providing care for patients as directed by the practice nurse or GP; the post holder will be required to use their own initiative but must be able to recognise their own limitations and seek guidance where necessary.
Dermatology practice includes assisting the Consultant Dermatologist or GPwSI in dermatology clinics either in the consulting room or the minor operations theatre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the nurse team, providing care for patients as directed by the practice nurse or GP; the post holder will be required to use their own initiative but must be able to recognise their own limitations and seek guidance where necessary.
Dermatology practice includes assisting the Consultant Dermatologist or GPwSI in dermatology clinics either in the consulting room or the minor operations theatre.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in minor operations and/or dermatology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in HCA or Health and Social Care.
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths (or Literacy / Numeracy at Level 2 or above).
- - Fully trained in assisting minor operations.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- - Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent IT skills
- - Uses initiative
- - Able to prioritise
- - Is confident and enthusiastic
- - Can be flexible and a team player
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in minor operations and/or dermatology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in HCA or Health and Social Care.
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths (or Literacy / Numeracy at Level 2 or above).
- - Fully trained in assisting minor operations.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- - Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent IT skills
- - Uses initiative
- - Able to prioritise
- - Is confident and enthusiastic
- - Can be flexible and a team player
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Three Spires Medical Practice
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.threespiresmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Three Spires Medical Practice
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.threespiresmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Manager
Sarah Boon
01872272272
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.75 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1654-26-0016
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
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