Overview
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our close-knit, friendly clinical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in primary care/GP settings, bringing at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Care certificate is mandatory.
Location and Details
Hounslow Family Practice, The Hounslow Family Practice, 77 Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4JX.
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Salary: £13.50 to £14 an hour depending on experience
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Part-time • Pay scheme: Other
Reference number: A5770-25-0013
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job include:
* Phlebotomy – Performing blood draws for diagnostic testing.
* NHS Health Checks – Conducting routine health assessments to evaluate patient well-being.
* Health Promotion – Discussing lifestyle factors, raising awareness of well-being, and supporting initiatives such as Smoking Cessation and Weight Management.
* Basic Observations – Recording blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, and pulse.
* Long-Term Condition Monitoring – Carrying out disease management checks and escalating concerns as needed.
* Vaccinations & Injections – Administering flu jabs, B12 injections, etc.
* Wound Care – Assisting with basic wound care, suture removal, and clip removal under nurse supervision.
* Diagnostic Tests – Performing ECGs and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM).
* Chaperoning – Providing support during examinations and procedures.
* Sample Management – Processing and handling laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.
* Clinical Preparation – Ensuring equipment and environments are ready before and after patient care.
* Health Campaigns – Supporting flu clinics and other initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Nurse.
* Appointment Coordination – Contacting eligible patients to schedule routine smears, immunisations, and NHS Health Checks.
* Data Collection – Assisting in gathering and organising health-related data.
* Stock Management – Ordering clinical supplies and maintaining inventory control.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Assist with QOF-related reviews.
* Conduct new patient health checks and other health screenings.
* Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for testing.
* Carry out routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate patient advice.
* Conduct blood tests (phlebotomy).
* Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcal vaccines.
* Provide B12 injections.
* Perform wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks either independently or under supervision.
* Educate patients on health and well-being, promoting NHS campaigns when necessary.
* Gather lifestyle data for accurate record-keeping and guide patients toward relevant health resources.
* Maintain infection control standards and manage clinical equipment.
* Assist with vaccination management and clinical stock control as needed.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
* Support data collection and analysis related to health and well-being needs.
* Assist with seasonal and special projects.
* Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Experience of working in GP practice and using SystmOne
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Health Care Assistant certificates/qualifications
* HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check and working with patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes (training offered to the right candidate)
* Experience in inventory management
* Knowledge of infection control
Regulatory and Employer Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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