Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. As an HCA, you will play a crucial role in supporting the clinical team and ensuring high quality patient care. Working under the guidance of nurses and GPs, you will assist with a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to health promotion, chronic disease management, and the delivery of routine clinical procedures.
Main duties of the job

• Conduct new patient health checks, including monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature).
• Perform ECGs, phlebotomy, urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and Doppler assessments.
• Administer vaccinations (flu, B12, pneumonia).
• Apply dressings and perform suture removal (if trained) and provide general wound care.
• Assist with management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and COPD.
• Perform ear syringing.
• Provide support for patients in smoking cessation programs.
• Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and appropriately stocked.
• Support GPs during minor surgery and clinical interventions.
• Follow strict infection control practices to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Safely dispose of clinical waste as per safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage the stock of medical supplies, vaccines and clinical equipment.
• Record vaccine fridge temperatures and ensure cold chain compliance.
• Assist with clinical audits for QOF and CQC compliance.
• Promote patient education on health, lifestyle changes and disease prevention.
• Provide chaperoning support as needed.
• Assist with extended hours or out-of-hours services when required.
• Contribute to team meetings and support colleagues and students.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the practice.

About us
Eversley Medical Centre is a friendly and dedicated training practice located in the heart of Thornton Heath, South London, serving a diverse patient population of over 10,000. Situated opposite Croydon University Hospital, we are well-served by public transport, making our practice easily accessible.
Our practice team is a dynamic blend of ethnicity, culture, and experience, which helps us provide inclusive and compassionate care to our patients. The practice is organised as follows:
Four GP partners, supported by salaried GPs, a physician associate and a nursing team. We belong to small but dynamic PCN and benefit from the expertise of other health professionals such a first contact physiotherapist, a mental health practitioner, clinical pharmacists and a social prescriber.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4317-25-0001
Job locations
Eversley Medical Centre
501 London Road
Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 6AR
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Conduct new patient health checks, including monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature).
• Perform ECGs, phlebotomy (blood tests), urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and Doppler assessments.
• Administer vaccinations (flu, B12, pneumonia) as per guidelines.
• Apply dressings and perform suture removal (if trained) and provide general wound care.
• Assist with management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and COPD.
• Perform ear syringing.
• Provide support for patients in smoking cessation programs.
• Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and appropriately stocked.
• Provide support during routine and emergency procedures, maintaining high standards.
• Support GPs during minor surgery and clinical interventions.
• Follow strict infection control practices to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure cleanliness in clinical areas and promote hand hygiene.
• Safely dispose of clinical waste as per safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage the stock of medical supplies, vaccines and clinical equipment.
• Rotate stock as needed and maintain accurate inventory.
• Record vaccine fridge temperatures and ensure cold chain compliance.
• Maintain accurate, up to date patient records in EMIS.
• Assist with clinical audits for QOF and CQC compliance.
• Promote patient education on health, lifestyle changes, and disease prevention.
• Provide chaperoning support as needed.
• Assist with extended hours or out-of-hours services when required.
• Contribute to team meetings and support colleagues and students.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the practice.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Conduct new patient health checks, including monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature).
• Perform ECGs, phlebotomy (blood tests), urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and Doppler assessments.
• Administer vaccinations (flu, B12, pneumonia) as per guidelines.
• Apply dressings and perform suture removal (if trained) and provide general wound care.
• Assist with management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and COPD.
• Perform ear syringing.
• Provide support for patients in smoking cessation programs.
• Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and appropriately stocked.
• Provide support during routine and emergency procedures, maintaining high standards.
• Support GPs during minor surgery and clinical interventions.
• Follow strict infection control practices to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure cleanliness in clinical areas and promote hand hygiene.
• Safely dispose of clinical waste as per safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage the stock of medical supplies, vaccines and clinical equipment.
• Rotate stock as needed and maintain accurate inventory.
• Record vaccine fridge temperatures and ensure cold chain compliance.
• Maintain accurate, up to date patient records in EMIS.
• Assist with clinical audits for QOF and CQC compliance.
• Promote patient education on health, lifestyle changes, and disease prevention.
• Provide chaperoning support as needed.
• Assist with extended hours or out-of-hours services when required.
• Contribute to team meetings and support colleagues and students.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the practice.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience
Essential

• Proven experience working as an HCA, ideally in primary care setting.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience.
• Knowledge of CQC standards, QOF, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with EMIS clinical system
• Experience in Wound care, ECGs, Vaccinations, Ear syringing, Spirometry, Asthma and diabetic foot checks.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience
Essential

• Proven experience working as an HCA, ideally in primary care setting.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience.
• Knowledge of CQC standards, QOF, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with EMIS clinical system
• Experience in Wound care, ECGs, Vaccinations, Ear syringing, Spirometry, Asthma and diabetic foot checks.

Skills Required