GP Healthcare Assistant / Care Co-ordinator

We are looking to recruit a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant / Care Co-ordinator to join our friendly, award-winning multi-site GP practice team. The successful candidate will support our GPs and nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care, while helping coordinate patient care and promote health and wellbeing. You will be approachable, organised, an excellent communicator and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy primary care environment. The role is for approximately 20 hours per week, with additional hours available to cover annual leave and sickness. You must be willing to work across all practice sites and participate in a rota covering 46 Saturday mornings per year, with adjusted weekday hours. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, ongoing training and development, and a supportive team within a nationally award-winning practice.

Following appropriate training and assessment of competence, the successful candidate will undertake, record and work within agreed clinical guidelines for duties including: Phlebotomy (mandatory) Blood pressure monitoring Pulse rate and rhythm assessment Temperature measurement Height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) recording Basic wound dressings Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Administration of seasonal influenza, RSV, Shingles, Pneumonia vaccinations (where trained, or training will be provided) In addition, the post holder will: Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Support the delivery of high-quality clinical services within the practice. Assist in promoting health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices to patients. Provide accurate and appropriate health information to patients within the limits of their competence. Support care coordination activities to help ensure patients receive timely, appropriate care and follow-up. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care, including our local PCN Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with practice policies and professional standards.