GP Assistant

NHS; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Clacton on Sea is seeking a part-time GP assistant to support GPs with clinical and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a healthcare qualification and relevant clinical skills. The position involves working 15 hours over two days, assisting in various patient care aspects, and requires good communication and teamwork abilities. A salary of £14.86 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical tasks including ECGs and venepuncture.
• Ability to explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Experience in arranging appointments and coding clinical letters.

Responsibilities

• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy.
• Supporting the GP with immunisations and wound care.
• Preparing patients prior to GP appointments.

Skills

Clinical skills experience including wound care

IT skills, including experience of working with a clinical system

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork and working independently

Education

Healthcare qualification level 3/4 or working towards

Phlebotomy and ear syringing certification desirable

Job description

Job Summary

Ranworth PCN are seeking a GP assistant to work across the surgeries within our PCN on a part‑time, permanent basis for 15 hours per week, working across 2 days. The role would suit someone who has previously worked as a healthcare assistant within primary care as there are many clinical duties. This position within the team is responsible for assisting the GPs in the smooth running of clinics, carrying out clinical and administration tasks.

Main duties of the job

• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
• Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Assisting the GP to liaise with outside agencies, eg on call doctor
• Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment
• Sorting post
• Arranging appointments, referrals, tests etc
• Coding clinical letters

About Us

Ranworth Primary Care Network is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton‑on‑Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.86 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 29170

Job locations: Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 1NJ

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Clinical skills experience including wound care, ECGs, venepuncture
• IT skills, including experience of working with a clinical system
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly manner
• Ability to multi‑task and to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to work in a team as well as being comfortable working independently

Essential Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification level 3/4 or working towards
• Phlebotomy and ear syringing certification desirable

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: Primary Care Careers

Address: Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 1NJ

Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)