Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - GP Practice

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

NHS pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Blue light discounts

Employee assistance network

Internal awards

Exclusive staff discounts

Job summary

Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to join a busy GP practice in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. You will support clinicians with clinical tasks, perform routine measurements and assist in vaccination programmes.

The role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality and adherence to infection control policies, with responsibilities spanning patient-facing duties and admin support within the primary care setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic IT systems.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to primary care (e.g., NHS systems training).
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Record patient observations (BP, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, height, weight, BMI).
• Perform venepuncture/phlebotomy and NHS Health Checks as trained.
• Record NHS Health Checks and ECGs.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Assist vaccination and immunisation programmes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and escalate abnormal findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clinical observations

Infection control

Confidentiality

NHS knowledge

Professional boundaries

Education

GCSE English & Maths

BLS training

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to join a busy GP practice in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. You will support clinicians with clinical tasks, perform routine measurements and assist in vaccination programmes.

The role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality and adherence to infection control policies, with responsibilities spanning patient-facing duties and admin support within the primary care setting.