Advanced Healthcare Assistant

Penrose Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave entitlement

Training and development support

Birthday day off

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Penrose Health is recruiting an Advanced Healthcare Assistant to support GPs and practice nurses in delivering essential patient services across South East London sites. You’ll conduct health checks, administer vaccinations, perform phlebotomy and wound care, and help ensure safe, patient-centred care throughout the care journey.

You’ll join a supportive team focused on training, development and wellbeing, with opportunities for growth in primary care delivery and health promotion across a

Qualifications

• Must be competent in wound care, vaccinations, phlebotomy, NHS health checks and urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face clinical support to patients in GP practices.

Skills

Wound care

Vaccinations

Phlebotomy

NHS health checks

Urinalysis

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Advanced Healthcare Assistant

Department: HCAs

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: South East London Sites

Description

At Penrose Health, we’re on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. We’re looking for dedicated people who bring skill and genuine care to every patient interaction, and who want to help shape the future of primary care.

As an Advanced Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our practice team, working alongside GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical staff to deliver essential patient services. From health checks and vaccinations to supporting long-term condition management and health promotion, you’ll be a trusted presence throughout each patient’s care journey, helping us deliver safe, efficient and person-centred care to a diverse community.

Minimum requirements: you must already be competent in all of the following.

• Wound care
• Vaccinations
• Phlebotomy
• NHS health checks
• Urinalysis

We invest in training, development and wellbeing, and offer a supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and your development is a priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing face-to-face clinical support to patients in our practices
• Carrying out wound care, including dressings
• Carrying out phlebotomy (blood tests)
• Delivering NHS health checks
• Performing urinalysis and preparing specimens
• Giving vaccinations and injections, including flu, pneumococcal, shingles and B12
• Carrying out blood pressure checks, ECGs and weight management
• Assessing and monitoring patients’ health and wellbeing
• Chaperoning patients alongside the nursing and GP team
• Managing vaccine and cold chain storage, and keeping accurate clinical records
• Supporting infection control and health promotion initiatives
• Helping keep consultation rooms stocked and organised

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally in a primary care or community setting
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Are confident in core HCA duties like phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care,
• Bring a kind, respectful and professional approach to every patient interaction
• Communicate clearly and stay organised, even when things get busy
• Are a flexible, reliable team player who’s always keen to learn
• Have experience working in a GP Primary Care setting (12+ months preferred), and ideally know your way around EMIS

Why join us

• A supportive, forward-thinking workplace that values your contribution
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development, including funded professional development
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Your Birthday off
• Employee wellbeing support and professional development funding
• Paid professional indemnity
• Blue Light Card
• Regular team activities and resilience support
• The chance to be part of a growing organisation that’s changing the future of primary care