Advanced Healthcare Assistant

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in London is seeking a dedicated and caring Advanced Healthcare Assistant to join their friendly team. This role involves taking vital signs, assisting with health checks, and supporting chronic disease management. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and previous experience in a healthcare setting. The practice offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care.
• Training in phlebotomy and wound care.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Understanding of infection control and health & safety policies.
• Knowledge of local health services and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs including blood pressure and temperature.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with wound care.
• Support chronic disease management reviews.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and provide lifestyle advice.
• Update patient records accurately using EMIS.
• Prepare clinical rooms and maintain stock levels.
• Assist with patient recalls and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Clinical systems familiarity

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Were looking for a dedicated and caring Advanced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team in general practice. This role offers the opportunity to support patients in a meaningful way, working alongside GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Youll play an important part in delivering high-quality care, whether its taking vital signs, assisting with health checks, or supporting chronic disease management. If youre experienced, reliable, and keen to contribute to a supportive clinical environment, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical support: Take and record vital signs, phlebotomy, and assist with wound care.

Health promotion: Conduct NHS Health Checks, offer lifestyle advice, and support chronic disease reviews.

Administrative tasks: Update patient records, help to manage clinical supplies

Team collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and reception staff to ensure smooth patient care.

About us

At Stamford Hill Group Practice, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team. We understand that great patient care starts with a happy and well-supported workforce. Heres what you can expect when you join us:

Friendly team culture, work alongside experienced clinicians and administrative staff who value collaboration, respect, and kindness.

Supportive environment, we offer structured induction, ongoing supervision, and opportunities for professional development.

Diverse patient community, gain valuable experience working with a wide range of health needs and cultural backgrounds.

Modern facilities, our practice is equipped with up-to-date clinical systems and comfortable workspaces.

Work-life balance, we promote flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage wellbeing at work.

Job responsibilities

Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation

Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and assist with wound care

Support chronic disease management reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

Conduct NHS Health Checks and provide lifestyle advice

Update patient records accurately using EMIS

Prepare clinical rooms and maintain stock levels

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff

Assist with patient recalls and appointment scheduling

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• IT skills and familiarity with clinical systems
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding
• Training in phlebotomy and wound care
• Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and data protection policies
• Experience using EMIS
• Knowledge of local health services and community resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.