HCA

Thurleigh Road Practice

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA)to join our friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare and to develop within primary care. The successful candidate will work alongside our GPs, nurses, and wider healthcare team to support patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a vital part of the clinical team, theHealthcare Assistant (HCA)supports the practice by delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. The role involves assisting with both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

  • Patient Care & Support
  • Phlebotomy
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic DiseaseReviews
  • Vaccinations & Injections
  • ECGs & Other Diagnostic Support
  • Infection Control & Equipment Maintenance
  • Stock Management

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are a large, friendly, forward thinking practice with just under 14000 patients. We have a multi skilled team of GP's, ANPs, Nurse, and a large admin team.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3244-25-0002

Job locations

88A Thurleigh Road

Balham

London

SW12 8TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Assisting with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, IHD, AF, heart failure,hypertension reviews)

Administering flu and other vaccinations

Providing lifestyle advice

Conducting NHS Health Checks

Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Administrative commitment to support the practice achieve targets in QOF/LCS/PACT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI)

Assisting with chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, IHD, AF, heart failure,hypertension reviews)

Administering flu and other vaccinations

Providing lifestyle advice

Conducting NHS Health Checks

Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives

Processing samples and maintaining clinical equipment

Administrative tasks to support patient care

Administrative commitment to support the practice achieve targets in QOF/LCS/PACT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Have you completed the Care certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Have you completed the Care certificate

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).

Additional information

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

Thurleigh Road Practice

Address

88A Thurleigh Road

Balham

London

SW12 8TT


Employer's website

https://www.thurleighroadpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Thurleigh Road Practice

Address

88A Thurleigh Road

Balham

London

SW12 8TT


Employer's website

https://www.thurleighroadpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Monika

swlicb.thurleighroadpractice@nhs.net

02086753521

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3244-25-0002

Job locations

88A Thurleigh Road

Balham

London

SW12 8TT


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