Clinical Assistant

The Brooke Surgery; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brooke Surgery in Hyde, a busy NHS GP practice, is recruiting a Clinical Assistant to support patient care and improve access to services. You will work with GPs, nurses and the wider team, performing non-diagnostic clinical tasks, health monitoring and care coordination within established protocols.

We offer a supportive environment with ongoing training and development, a commitment to staff wellbeing, and a salary of £35,000 to £37,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in health, biomedical, life sciences or related subject is essential.
• Evidence of relevant clinical training and experience within a healthcare setting is required.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role is expected.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment and patient-facing work is essential.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management (e.g., asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension) is advantageous.
• Accurate clinical documentation and working in a multidisciplinary team are important.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering patient care.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within competencies and protocols.
• Gather and document clinical information accurately.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring and recall processes.
• Perform observations where trained and authorised.
• Signpost patients to appropriate services and promote preventive care.
• Contribute to patient reviews and care planning activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

IT systems

Education

Degree-level qualification in health/biomedical/life sciences

Clinical training/experience in healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Healthcare environment experience

Tools

EMIS Web

Pathology management

Document workflow

Insulin initiation experience

Job description

Job Overview

Are you an organised, patient-focused healthcare professional looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking General Practice team?

We are seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality patient care and help improve access to services across our busy practice.

This is a varied role combining patient support, care coordination, health monitoring, workflow management and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient and effective patient care.

Role Purpose

The Clinical Assistant provides non-diagnostic clinical and administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on care coordination, patient engagement, health monitoring, observations, document management, referrals, recall activity and signposting patients to appropriate services.

The post operates within specific protocol-led pathways and supervision arrangements determined by the Practice.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, care coordinators and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Duties

• Support clinicians in the delivery of patient care.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within agreed competencies and protocols.
• Gather and document clinical information accurately.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring and recall processes.
• Perform observations where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Support health promotion and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Contribute to patient reviews and care planning activities.

About us

The Brooke Surgery is a busy, well regarded NHS GP practice in Hyde, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and recognised in recent years for the quality of our team and patient care. We’re a growing practice with a genuine focus on supporting our staff, and we’re investing in our management structure to make sure that continues as we expand.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 a year Dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: A2871-26-0017

Job locations: 20 Market Street, Hyde, SK14 1AT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Duties

• Support clinicians in the delivery of patient care.
• Undertake delegated clinical tasks within agreed competencies and protocols.
• Gather and document clinical information accurately.
• Assist with chronic disease monitoring and recall processes.
• Perform observations where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Support health promotion and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Contribute to patient reviews and care planning activities.

Results and Workflow Management

• Review and process pathology and correspondence according to practice protocols.
• Identify patients requiring follow-up and ensure appropriate actions are completed.
• Support document management and coding activity.
• Escalate concerns to appropriate clinicians promptly.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
• Assist with clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Support data collection and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to service development initiatives.
• Participate in practice meetings and training activities.

Patient Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide information and support within agreed parameters.
• Signpost patients to appropriate services where necessary.
• Promote a positive patient experience at all times.

Governance and Safety

• Work within own competence and scope of practice.
• Comply with all practice policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards.
• Report incidents, risks and concerns appropriately.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with care and attention to detail.
• Confidence using IT systems and handling information responsibly.
• An interest in nursing or patient care; relevant experience or training is welcome.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow instructions and treat people with respect.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Good IT skills and confidence using healthcare systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in a health, biomedical, life sciences or related subject.
• Evidence of relevant clinical training and experience within a healthcare setting.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Experience working within a healthcare environment.
• Experience of patient-facing work.
• Experience supporting long-term condition management (Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension).
• Experience of accurate clinical documentation.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of clinical coding.

Desirable

• Experience within General Practice.
• Experience with EMIS Web.
• Experience of pathology management.
• Experience of document workflow.
• Experience with supporting Insulin initiation.

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 Brooke Surgery

Address: 20 Market Street, Hyde, SK14 1AT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://brookesurgery.co.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Operations Manager, Lorraine Sice, [e-mail], 01613683312

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