Job summary

Burnham, Berrow and Highbridge Medical Centres (known as Symphony North) are looking to recruit a Treatment Room Nurse or Practice Nurse with chronic disease qualifications,to join their dedicated Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed term basis, working 24 hours per week across all three sites.

The pay rate for this role ranges from £19.28 to £22.73 per hour,. depending on experience and qualifications.

You will be part of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice provides optimum care relevant to the practice population, either in practice or the home environment.

You will focus on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities in line with the objectives and vision of Symphony Healthcare Services. They will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

You will also demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making, assessment and expert care.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the whole practice team to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients and their needs.
• Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease, employing recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract purposes is also required
• Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.
• Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.
• Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
• Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

About us

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 16 practices across Somerset providing care for over 100,000 patients.

Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), and with backing from a central support team (HR, finance, corporate and strategic management matters).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision.

We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance and transform patient care and working practices, with innovation and technology at our core.

Symphony welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Symphony offers many fantastic employee benefits, including the option to join a NHS or NEST pension scheme, plus varied salary sacrifice options (see attached poster), plus generous annual leave, flexible working from day one of employment and home working options where appropriate to the role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Symphony! We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) has a vacancy for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who is both compassionate and motivated, to join their friendly and supportive general practice team at Warwick Medical Centre in Taunton, Somerset, on a 18 month fixed term contract.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and be able to assist colleagues to ensure the highest possible standard of care is provided to our registered patients.

This is a fixed term, part-time contract for 30 hours per week. Working pattern (days and times) will be discussed at interview.

The rate of pay for this role is £13.50 - 17.76 per hour.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

As an HCA in a GP setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team in the day-to-day running of the practice.

Working under the guidance of the nursing team and GPs, you will carry out a range of clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, health checks, minor dressings, and assisting with chronic disease management.

You will also contribute to the overall patient experience by providing reassurance, health promotion advice, and practical support throughout their visit.

This role is ideal for someone with previous HCA experience, preferably in primary care or community health, who is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients.

Good IT skills are required, and knowledge of EMIS Web would be desirable. The post holder must also be willing to undertake any training required to further develop their skills and competencies

Please read the attached job description and person specification in full before applying.

About us

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 16 practices across Somerset providing care for over 100,000 patients.

Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), and with backing from a central support team (HR, finance, corporate and strategic management matters).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision.

We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance and transform patient care and working practices, with innovation and technology at our core.

Symphony welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Symphony offers many fantastic employee benefits, including the option to join a NHS or NEST pension scheme, plus varied salary sacrifice options (see attached poster), plus generous annual leave, flexible working from day one of employment and home working options where appropriate to the role.

Thank you for your interest in joining Symphony! We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.