Healthcare Assistant

Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive nursing team consisting of an ANP, 4 Nurses and 2 HCAs. The post-holder will deliver high-quality, care to our patients, working alongside and under the support of our nursing and wider practice team. You will be supporting the management of long-term conditions, supporting public health programmes, for example weight management, completing health checks and providing health promotion advice to our patients This is an exciting opportunity to develop as an HCA and to further your skill set. 18-20 hours ideally to include a Tuesday Main duties of the job Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Support infection prevention and control IPC standards Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems Carry out ECGs as requested When trained, to carry out ABPI When trained, to carry our FENO testing Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services About us We are a large, well-established, patient-centred GP practice that serves a diverse population, which includes managing the medical centre at the University of Roehampton. We are an active Student Nurse, Undergraduate and Postgraduate GP training practice We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and fostering a supportive working environment where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised. We are situated within an easy walking distance of Putney High Street and its multiple transport links, British Rail, London Underground and bus lines. Details Date posted 09 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4516-26-0010 Job locations 266 Upper Richmond Road Putney London SW15 6TQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Support infection prevention and control IPC standards Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems Carry out ECGs as requested When trained, to carry out ABPI When trained, to carry our FENO testing Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer flu vaccinations Support infection prevention and control IPC standards Maintain accurate clinical records using appropriate coding systems Carry out ECGs as requested When trained, to carry out ABPI When trained, to carry our FENO testing Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during Coil and Minor Ops clinics as required Ensure clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team MDT and wider PCN Recognise clinical boundaries and refer appropriately to GPs or other professionals Support the delivery of QOF targets and enhanced services