Health Care Assistant / Gp Assistant

Covent Garden Medical Centre; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Covent Garden Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) and General Practice Assistant in a dual role to join our friendly, forward-thinking team. You will support GP, nurse and pharmacist colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care and help run the practice efficiently.

The role combines clinical and administrative duties, with a strong emphasis on prevention, health promotion and patient-centred care within our inner-city community.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate.
• Accredited Phlebotomy Certification.
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical duties including phlebotomy, diabetes reviews, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, BP monitoring, height, weight and BMI measurements.
• Assist with patient care navigation and signposting to appropriate services.
• Support with referral processes and maintaining clinical registers.
• Ensure accurate clinical coding and documentation within SystmOne.
• Deliver patient-centred care in line with policies and NHS standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.

Skills

Care Certificate

Accredited Phlebotomy Certification

GP/Primary Care experience

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Job summary

Covent Garden Centre is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive individual to take on the role as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) and General Practice Assistant in a dual role capacity to join our forward thinking, friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA/GPA who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community.

The successful candidate will join our team and will work closely with our GPs, nurses, pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care while supporting the smooth running of the practice. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, prevention and health promotion.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake delegated clinical duties including: Phlebotomy, Diabetes Reviews, Mental Health Checks, NHS Health Checks, ECG recording, Blood pressure monitoring, Cardio, Renal and Metabolic Reviews as part of our single offer contract, Other health review, Height, weight and BMI measurements.
• Ensure clinical rooms remain fully stocked, clean and organised.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Accurately document consultations and clinical activity within SystmOne.
• Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Deliver patient-centred care in line with policies, local protocols and NHS standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
• Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Sending Referrals.
• Maintaining Disease Registers.

About us

We are a forward thinking practice with a growing, diverse inner city patient population of 5000. We are a member of the West End & Marylebone PCN, and GP Federation Healthcare Central London.

Our current team comprises of 1 GP partner, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Reception Manager, 4 Receptionists and 1 GPA.

As part of the PCN we also have attached to the practice: Clinical Pharmacist, Care Navigator, First Contact Physio, Health and Well being coach.

The practice is committed to supporting all team members with self-development and continuing professional development.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A2926-26-0006

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Job responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical duties including: Phlebotomy, Diabetes Reviews, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, Blood pressure monitoring, Height, weight and BMI measurements, Mental Health Reviews, Cardio Renal and Metabolic Reviews.
• Assist with patient care navigation and signposting to appropriate services.
• Support with referral processes.
• Support Nurse and GPA with maintaining clinical registers.
• Ensure accurate clinical coding and documentation within SystmOne.
• Proactively support patients to improve their health and wellbeing within the community.
• Maintain and manage stock levels, ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked and organised.
• Monitor vaccine and clinical stock supplies and support cold-chain processes where required.
• Promote health education and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Support the nursing and clinical team with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Escalate any abnormal findings or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care in accordance with policies, local protocols and NHS standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance policies.
• Contribute to service improvement and support the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Care Certificate.
• Accredited Phlebotomy certification.
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience independently managing HCA clinics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Good understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system. Experience in wound care and dressings.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate.
• Accredited Phlebotomy Certification.
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Covent Garden Medical Centre

Address: Covent Garden Medical Centre, 47 Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AA, United Kingdom

Employer's website:

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Kieu Tu, [e-mail], 02073797209

Covent Garden Medical Centre's privacy notice is available on the employer's website.