Healthcare Assistant / GP Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walton-on-thames, KT12 3LB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Nov 2026
Closing date:	1 Dec 2026

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Summary

Job Purpose The Healthcare Assistant and GP Assistant will work as an important member of the practice team supporting the delivery of high quality patient care and the effective day to day running of the practice The role combines clinical Healthcare Assistant responsibilities with GP Assistant reception and administrative duties The post holder will work under appropriate clinical supervision and within their level of training and competency They will be expected to work flexibly according to patient and practice needs Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will undertake appropriately delegated clinical duties which may include phlebotomy and preparation of samples blood pressure and pulse monitoring height weight and body mass index measurements electrocardiogram recording urinalysis health checks and basic health and lifestyle observations The post holder may support long term condition monitoring including diabetes cardiovascular and respiratory reviews by undertaking appropriate observations and tests Depending on experience training and competency the role may also include wound care dressings removal of sutures or clips and other appropriately delegated clinical procedures The post holder will prepare patients and clinical rooms for examinations assist clinicians with procedures provide chaperoning when required recognise and escalate abnormal observations or concerns and accurately record clinical information in the patient record GP Assistant Responsibilities The post holder will support GPs and other clinicians with appropriately delegated tasks This may include preparing patients for review obtaining relevant observations supporting routine patient related administrative tasks processing appropriate correspondence and documentation arranging follow up appointments investigations or reviews as directed and communicating routine information to patients The post holder will also support recall and monitoring systems help coordinate patient care and ensure agreed actions are completed Reception and Administrative Responsibilities As part of a small practice team the post holder will provide reception and administrative support This will include greeting and assisting patients answering telephone calls booking cancelling and amending appointments processing patient requests and directing patients to the appropriate service or member of the team The role may also include processing administrative tasks and correspondence scanning filing accurately recording information supporting recall monitoring and follow up processes and providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the practice Clinical Rooms Equipment and Stock The post holder will help maintain safe organised and effective clinical areas Responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining clinical rooms ensuring equipment and consumables are available monitoring stock levels and expiry dates requesting or ordering stock cleaning clinical equipment and reporting equipment faults or concerns promptly Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will follow practice infection prevention and control policies and procedures including appropriate hand hygiene use of protective equipment safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps cleaning of equipment and maintaining appropriate standards within clinical areas Safeguarding The post holder will complete appropriate safeguarding training remain alert to potential safeguarding concerns follow practice safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead Patient Safety The post holder will follow practice policies procedures and clinical protocols recognise the limits of their role and seek advice when required They will escalate abnormal clinical observations and urgent concerns appropriately maintain accurate and timely patient records and report incidents near misses and patient safety concerns Communication and Teamwork The post holder will communicate professionally and compassionately with patients carers and colleagues and work collaboratively with GPs healthcare professionals reception and administrative colleagues They will contribute positively to the practice team attend relevant meetings and training communicate concerns promptly and treat patients colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect Confidentiality and Information Governance The post holder will maintain the confidentiality of patient staff and practice information Patient information must only be accessed where there is a legitimate work related reason and all information must be handled in accordance with relevant practice and information governance requirements Health and Safety The post holder will comply with practice health and safety policies and take reasonable care of their own safety and that of colleagues patients and visitors Hazards accidents incidents and faulty equipment must be reported promptly Equality Diversity and Dignity The post holder will support the practice's commitment to equality diversity and inclusion and treat all patients carers visitors and colleagues fairly and with dignity and respect Training and Development The post holder will participate in induction mandatory training competency assessments and ongoing development relevant to the role Training and support may be provided to develop additional Healthcare Assistant and GP Assistant skills according to practice needs and the experience of the successful candidate The post holder must not undertake a clinical procedure independently until appropriately trained and assessed as competent where required Quality Improvement The post holder will contribute to maintaining and improving the quality of patient care This may include participating in audits monitoring programmes patient safety initiatives and service improvement activities General Responsibilities The post holder will work flexibly according to the needs of the practice maintain professional standards follow relevant practice policies and procedures maintain accurate records participate in appraisal and training and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive Duties may change according to the needs of the practice developments within primary care and the skills and competencies of the post holder All clinical duties must be undertaken within the post holder's training competence and scope of practice and under appropriate clinical supervision

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