Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative teams to deliver high-quality patient care within primary care settings across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides care within their scope of practice, contributing to effective, compassionate, and patient-centred services.
Please read the JD before applying for this role. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of clinical care by undertaking a range of duties including patient health checks, baseline clinical observations, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and health promotion activities. The role also involves preparing and maintaining clinical environments, ensuring infection prevention and control standards are met, and accurately recording patient information using clinical systems. In addition, the HCA provides administrative support as required, contributing to smooth day-to-day service delivery and positive patient experiences.
About us
Together First CIC is a community interest company that brings together 31 GP practices across Barking & Dagenham to deliver services at scale for the local population. The organisation works collaboratively to support general practice sustainability while improving access to care. Together First CIC provides a range of services on behalf of the borough, including extended hours GP appointments, diagnostic services, and vaccination programmes, with a strong focus on quality, equality, and continuous improvement.
Our four sites, all located in Barking and Dagenham, are listed in the location section on the side.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
20 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M0005-25-0008
Job locations
Althorne Way
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 7DF
Barking Hospital
Upney Lane
Barking
IG11 9LX
Becontree Medical Centre
Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 3HP
Broad Street Resource Centre
Morland Road
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 9HU
Parsloes Hub
2 Hobart Road
Dagenham
Essex
RM9 5NH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant supports clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a range of clinical duties within their scope of practice, including health checks, clinical observations, venepuncture, and health promotion, while also providing administrative support as required. The role contributes to safe, effective service delivery and positive patient experiences in line with Together First CIC policies and values. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Healthcare Assistant supports clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a range of clinical duties within their scope of practice, including health checks, clinical observations, venepuncture, and health promotion, while also providing administrative support as required. The role contributes to safe, effective service delivery and positive patient experiences in line with Together First CIC policies and values.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications
Essential

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.

Skills Required