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Healthcare Assistant


Location
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Healthcare assistant
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Care Certificate.

  • Experience

    Accredited Phlebotomy qualification.

  • Experience

    Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant within General Practice or Primary Care.

  • Experience

    Experience independently managing HCA clinics.

  • Experience

    Excellent knowledge of SystmOne.

  • Experience

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience

    Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Experience

    Good understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and confidentiality.

  • Qualifications

    Care Certficate

  • Qualifications

    GCSE in English minimum = Grade C or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    Phlebotomy

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Experience undertaking CRM Health Checks.

  • Experience

    Experience in wound care and dressings

Job summary

Fitzrovia Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive Health Care Assistant (HCA)to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community.

The successful candidate will join our team, working alongside another experienced HCA.They will work closely with our GPs, nurses, pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care while supporting the smooth running of the practice. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, prevention and health promotion

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake delegated clinical duties including:
  • Ensure clinical rooms remain fully stocked, clean and organised.
  • Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
  • Accurately document consultations and clinical activity within SystmOne.
  • Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in accordance with policies, local protocols and NHS standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
  • Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are a well-established CQC Good rated GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community. Working within the NHS framework, we provide a wide range of general practice and enhanced services, supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population covering both Westminster and Camden.

Our practice place strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and continuous service improvement.

We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working culture, where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of primary care. We recognise the vital role our whole team plays to enable the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that values leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to high standards in patient care.

Details

  • Date posted: 28 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
  • Reference number: A4126-26-0008
  • Job locations: Fitzrovia Medical Centre, 31 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6EU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

  • Undertake delegated clinical duties including:
  • Assist with patient care navigation and signposting to appropriate services.
  • Proactively support patients to improve their health and wellbeing within the community.
  • Maintain and manage stock levels, ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked and organised.
  • Monitor vaccine and clinical stock supplies and support cold-chain processes where required.
  • Ensure accurate clinical coding and documentation within SystmOne.
  • Promote health education and preventative healthcare initiatives.
  • Support the nursing and clinical team with infection prevention and control procedures.
  • Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
  • Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in accordance with policies, local protocols and NHS standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
  • Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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