GP Healthcare Assistant

The Welby Group; Morton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice network in Morton, UK, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clinicians and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include conducting various health checks, monitoring patients, and performing administrative tasks. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred, alongside excellent communication skills and a positive, patient-centred attitude. The role offers flexible working hours to promote work-life balance and includes benefits like 36 days' annual leave and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

36 days' annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Previous HCA or healthcare experience preferred but not essential.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-term condition reviews.
• Monitor height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Perform urinalysis and peak flow tests.
• Record ECGs and provide ear irrigation.
• Administer seasonal immunisations.
• Carry out venepuncture and annual health reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patient-centred approach

Team player with a can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. You will undertake delegated clinical duties, support patients during clinics, carry out some administrative tasks, and act as a chaperone when required.

The Welby Group is a network of four practices across Lincolnshire, caring for over 35,000 patients. Innovation, kindness and collaboration sit at the heart of what we do – from improving clinical pathways to supporting our teams to thrive.

This is a full‑time position, with flexibility to work compressed days to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Long‑term condition reviews
• Height, weight and blood pressure monitoring
• Urinalysis and peak flow
• ECG recording
• Ear irrigation
• Seasonal immunisations
• Venepuncture
• Annual health reviews

Qualifications

• Previous HCA or healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A kind, patient‑centred approach
• A positive team player with a can‑do attitude
• DBS check required

Benefits

• 36 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working and support with work‑life balance
• Monthly employee awards
• Staff social events
• Sick pay scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities