Healthcare Assistant

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation; Barking, Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality patient care within primary care settings in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves conducting health checks, venepuncture, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and have experience in healthcare settings. The position is crucial for facilitating effective patient-centered services and maintaining safety protocols in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with the general public.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and administrative teams in delivering patient care.
• Conduct health checks and clinical observations.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Skills

Experience of working with the general public

Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

Completion of the HCA Care Certificate

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative teams to deliver high-quality patient care within primary care settings across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides care within their scope of practice, contributing to effective, compassionate, and patient-centred services.

Please read the JD before applying for this role. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of clinical care by undertaking a range of duties including patient health checks, baseline clinical observations, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and health promotion activities. The role also involves preparing and maintaining clinical environments, ensuring infection prevention and control standards are met, and accurately recording patient information using clinical systems. In addition, the HCA provides administrative support as required, contributing to smooth day-to-day service delivery and positive patient experiences.

About us

Together First CIC is a community interest company that brings together 31 GP practices across Barking & Dagenham to deliver services at scale for the local population. The organisation works collaboratively to support general practice sustainability while improving access to care. Together First CIC provides a range of services on behalf of the borough, including extended hours GP appointments, diagnostic services, and vaccination programmes, with a strong focus on quality, equality, and continuous improvement.

Our four sites, all located in Barking and Dagenham, are listed in the location section on the side.

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant supports clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a range of clinical duties within their scope of practice, including health checks, clinical observations, venepuncture, and health promotion, while also providing administrative support as required. The role contributes to safe, effective service delivery and positive patient experiences in line with Together First CIC policies and values.

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.

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.