GP Practice Health Care Assistant

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a large, thriving Training Practice based in Harwood, Bolton, which also includes a branch site in Tonge Moor.

As a key member of our practice team, you will work closely alongside our experienced clinicians and supportive administrative staff. You will play an essential role in delivering high-quality, frontline healthcare services to our diverse patient population.

Why work for Harwood Group Practice?

• Impact: Make a difference in the health and well-being of our local community every single day.

• Experience: Gain valuable experience within a highly-regarded NHS Training Practice.

• Teamwork: Become part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment where your contribution is valued and recognised.

• Location: Work in a well-established practice with excellent links to the wider Bolton area.

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for care and are ready to be an essential part of a busy primary care setting, we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be integral to the smooth running of our clinical services. Your main duties will include:

• Phlebotomy: Performing venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols and ensuring samples are correctly labeled and processed.

• Physiological Measurements: Accurately performing and recording a range of clinical measurements, including:

  • Electrocardiograms (ECGs): Performing 12-lead ECGs as requested by clinicians.

  • Blood Pressure Checks (BP): Routine and monitoring blood pressure measurements.

  • Measurements: Accurately measuring and recording patients' height, weight, and calculating Body Mass Index (BMI).

• Assisting the Nursing Team: Providing direct support to Practice Nurses and GPs during clinical procedures, ensuring the clinic rooms are stocked, clean, and prepared for use.

• Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Better Quality Care (BQC) Work: Assisting with tasks related to QOF and BQC targets, such as reviewing patient notes, performing recall processes, and ensuring preventative health checks (e.g., foot checks, lifestyle assessments) are completed for chronic disease management patients.

• Clinical Coding: Accurately and efficiently entering clinical data and codes into patient electronic records (EMIS) to ensure records are up-to-date and complete for auditing and clinical purposes.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to providing patient care in a compassionate and professional manner.

About us

Harwood Group Practice is a highly-regarded, established NHS Training Practice in Bolton (BL2 3HQ), dedicated to high-quality care.

We serve approximately 12,200 patients across two sites: our main centre in Harwood and a branch in Tonge Moor.

As a Training Practice, we actively teach trainee GPs and medical students, ensuring we stay current with clinical best practice. We hold an overall 'Good' CQC rating.

You will join a large, multi-disciplinary team, including GPs, ACPs, Nurses, and Pharmacists, operating within the Turton Primary Care Network (PCN). This is a professional and supportive environment committed to continuous improvement and community well-being.