Job summary

We are looking to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic salaried GP to join our friendly, patient focussed team. We can offer an attractive salary and would be pleased to provide more information and/or the option of an informal visit to meet our Practice team.

For further information about both the Practice and the post please contact our Practice Manager.

Main duties of the job

We have 6 sessions available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week.

We are looking for a professional who is committed to providing consistently high standards of patient focussed care and who will contribute to the wider clinical team and the development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities include :-

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients across urgent, primary and community care settings.
• Prescribe, investigate, refer and escalate care as clinically required.
• Deliver face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records.
• Provide high-quality patient communication and safety-netting.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and established clinical pathways.
• Support safe, patient-centred care while meeting governance and safeguarding requirements.
• Contribute to service quality, patient safety and continuous improvement initiatives

This would be an ideal opportunity for either an experienced GP looking for a change or a newly qualified GP looking to make their mark. You will be joining a friendly, supportive team in a well-established, stable practice with good facilities and excellent opportunities for personal development.

About us

We are a semi-rural dispensing practice of approximately 9,750 patients based in the historic market town of Evesham, on the edge of the Cotswolds, and with excellent transport links to Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Oxford and London.

We pride ourselves on promoting a traditional caring ethos of General Practice, whilst evolving within a modern healthcare environment.

Job summary

Abbey Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice providing high-quality care to approximately 8,600 patients within the local community.

25 - 30 hours a week.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has previous experience working within primary care, community healthcare or a healthcare setting
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Holds relevant HCA qualifications and/or phlebotomy experience (desirable)

We are offering:

• A friendly, supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The benefits of working within an established GP training practice
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• NHS Pension Scheme

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with our clinical team to support the delivery of patient services. This is a varied and rewarding role involving direct patient care and clinical support duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking and recording blood pressure, pulse, height and weight measurements
• Performing NHS Health Checks
• Phlebotomy (taking blood samples)
• Supporting chronic disease monitoring clinics
• ECG recordings
• Urinalysis and simple wound care
• Assisting GPs and nurses with clinical procedures
• New patient health checks
• Stock monitoring and clinical room preparation
• Maintaining accurate clinical records using SystmOne

Please note: this role does not include the administration of vaccinations or immunisations.

About us

Abbey Medical Practice is a friendly and busy GP practice based in Lincoln, caring for approximately 8,600 patients. We are also a training practice and are committed to supporting learning, development and progression within our team.

We have a diverse and experienced team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative and reception colleagues who work closely together to provide a high standard of care to our patients.

We pride ourselves on having a supportive and approachable working environment, where every member of the team has an important part to play. General practice can be fast-paced and demanding, so we particularly value colleagues who are positive, adaptable and willing to support one another when workloads are high.

Our work ethic is centred around teamwork, accountability and shared responsibility. We encourage staff to take ownership of their work, communicate openly and contribute to the smooth running of the Practice rather than working in isolation. We believe that providing excellent patient care starts with having a team that respects, supports and works well with each other.

We are looking for people who share these values and who want to become an active part of the Abbey team, bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to both our patients and their colleagues.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1970-26-0008

Job locations

95 Monks Road

Lincoln

LN2 5HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Undertake new patient health checks

Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

Undertake venepuncture

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Any other designated tasks which become apparent for the needs of the Practice

Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levelsUndertake new patient health checksSupport the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmesCarry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyFacilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglyUndertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredCarry out BMI checks as directedAct as a chaperone as requiredUndertake venepunctureCarry out ECGs as requestedEnsure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationProvide support during minor operations as requiredEnsure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessionEnsure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policyDeliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateAny other designated tasks which become apparent for the needs of the Practice

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
• Phlebotomy certification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Desirable

• Clinical IT system user skills (SystmOne)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Person Specification Clinical Knowledge Essential ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Desirable Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate Phlebotomy certification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Desirable Clinical IT system user skills (SystmOne) Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment

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

Abbey Medical Practice

Address

95 Monks Road

Lincoln

LN2 5HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.abbeymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Abbey Medical Practice

Address

95 Monks Road

Lincoln

LN2 5HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.abbeymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Experienced in HR and want a role you can run, on hours that suit your life?

Abbey Medical Practice is creating a brand-new HR and People Manager post, and we want someone who will make it their own. Youd be our HR lead, working part-time (20 to 25 hours a week) on a permanent basis. Theres no HR department to join, so youll own the day-to-day work and set the standards for how we support our people to flourish in their work, while providing great service to our patients and community.

Youll have the trust of our Partners, a Head of Practice Manager to report to day-to-day, and an external HR provider on hand for legal advice on complex cases.

Were looking for someone curious, conscientious and a good team player, who enjoys building effective systems and processes and is comfortable working in both operational and strategic settings.

£26 to £28 per hour, depending on experience.

Main duties of the job

You will run HR from end to end, including:

• Lead and oversee recruitment from advert to induction, including contracts and pre-employment checks
• Employee relations casework: absence, return to work, flexible working, disciplinary, grievance and capability
• Keeping staff records, leave and HR systems accurate and GDPR-compliant
• Leading our staff survey, wellbeing and engagement work, and our apprenticeship and work experience programmes
• Supporting managers with appraisals, training compliance and people management
• Reporting on workforce data to the Partners and providing evidence for CQC Well-led

About us

Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough is a large and friendly GP practice with over 70 staff. We're a supportive team that cares as much about our people as our patients..

What we offer:

• £26 to £28 an hour, with hours that fit around home life
• A new role you can shape, with the trust of the Partners and management team
• 5 weeks annual leave plus pro rata bank holidays
• NHS pension
• A supportive, friendly team