About this role
Job summary
Symphony Healthcare Services are recruiting for a committed and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic, patient-centred teams at our practices in Wincanton & Bruton, Somerset.
You'll be a confident, able to independently support and manage patients, while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient focused care.
If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy working as part of a supportive and forward thinking team -we would love to hear from you!
This vacancy is a part time permanent contract, offering 14 hours per week.
The pay rate for this role is £12.71 - £12.95 per hour.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th July 2026.
Main duties of the job
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis ECG recording INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star To undertake Doppler testing Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training Weight Management Chaperoning duties
About us
Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.
Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.
Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.
Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training Administer B12 injections according to PSD To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results. Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being Assist with recall systems Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
** Please see Job Description attached for more information about this vacancy**
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills Ability to work well under pressure Strong organisational skills IT Literate Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple sites) Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
Previous Experience using EMIS web
Qualifications Essential
English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Care Certificate
Desirable
HCA Training
Experience Essential
Previous Experience of working as a HCA or equivalent Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work
Desirable
Previous Experience of working in Primary Care/similar NHS setting
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address Wincanton Health Centre
Dyke's Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9FQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)