GP Assistant
Part-time
Mid
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.
If you have experience working within a healthcare environment and are capable of carrying out the above duties, we would encourage you to apply.
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
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
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
Person Specification
Essential
• 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)
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)
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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.
If you have experience working within a healthcare environment and are capable of carrying out the above duties, we would encourage you to apply.
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
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
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
Person Specification
Essential
• 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)
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)
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