GP Practice Healthcare Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Upton Surgery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Upton Surgery in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Assistant or General Practice Assistant to join our friendly Nursing Team. Full time or part time applicants are welcome, to work with GPs, ANPs, pharmacists and nursing colleagues to deliver patient‑centred care.

The role offers a dynamic, modern environment with dedicated treatment rooms, minor operations facilities and nurse consulting rooms. We support ongoing development within a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on high‑quality

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, working in accordance with agreed care plans.
• Undertake basic clinical care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain blood samples through venepuncture, ensuring correct patient identification, labelling, documentation and preparation of samples for laboratory collection.
• Use the ICE electronic pathology ordering system appropriately.
• Following appropriate training and competency assessment, assist with and undertake clinical procedures such as wound care and dressings.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and investigations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and blood glucose monitoring, as appropriate to training and competency.
• Assist with NHS health checks, long-term condition reviews and other preventative health initiatives.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring they are clean, safe and appropriately stocked.
• Recognise and report any concerns regarding a patient's health or wellbeing to the nurse in charge.
• Promote health education and encourage patients to take an active role in managing their health and wellbeing.
• Support Registered Nurses with clinical, administrative and other appropriate duties.

Job description

Upton Surgery in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Assistant or General Practice Assistant to join our friendly Nursing Team. Full time or part time applicants are welcome, to work with GPs, ANPs, pharmacists and nursing colleagues to deliver patient‑centred care.

The role offers a dynamic, modern environment with dedicated treatment rooms, minor operations facilities and nurse consulting rooms. We support ongoing development within a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on high‑quality