Healthcare Assistant

GPDQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Central London is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a pilot clinic. The role involves supporting in-person patient care and working alongside a Medical AI robot to assist with vital sign collection. Ideal candidates will have experience in primary care and be comfortable with new technology. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking healthcare initiative while providing direct patient support. Training will be provided to ensure readiness for this innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, community, or clinic settings preferred.
• Ability to support the collection of vital signs.
• Adaptable to new technologies and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Support patients attending the clinic in person.
• Assist with blood pressure and other vital signs using AI technology.
• Ensure patients are comfortable before GP consultations.
• Maintain accurate records and follow clinical protocols.

Skills

Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant

Confident in taking vital signs

Comfortable with new technology

Strong communication skills

Reliability and professionalism

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Pilot Clinic

Location: Central London

Clinic Hours: 10am-5pm (arrival time 09.30am)

Contract Length: Approx 1-2 weeks

Hourly rate: £15 per hour

Start date: mid January

Reporting to: Operations Team

About Us

GPDQ provides nationwide healthcare services for individuals, businesses, and the NHS. Led by NHS GP, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anshu Bhagat, with services delivered by a multidisciplinary team, we harness the benefits of technology to deliver better local access to healthcare.

Our services include GP consultations, physiotherapy, mental health, audiology, health checks, blood tests, vaccinations and more. Consultations take place online, at home, or in a clinic with a GPDQ-vetted, GMC-registered NHS GP or highly skilled multidisciplinary team member.

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Healthcare Assistant to support an innovative pilot clinic in Central London. The clinic will combine in-person clinical support with AI-enabled technology, including the use of a Medical AI robot. The HCA will play a key role in supporting patients on-site by assisting with the collection of vital signs, before patients move on to a virtual GP consultation.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a forward‑thinking healthcare pilot and gain experience working alongside AI‑supported clinical technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting patients attending the clinic in person
• Working alongside the Medical AI robot to assist with blood pressure, temperature, and pulse oximetry
• Ensuring patients are comfortable and understand the process
• Supporting smooth patient flow ahead of virtual GP appointments
• Maintaining accurate records and following clinical protocols
• Adhering to infection control and data protection standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant (primary care, community, or clinic setting preferred)
• Confident taking and supporting the collection of basic observations / vital signs
• Comfortable working with new technology and digital systems
• Strong communication and patient‑care skills
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable

Our reason for being

We help people to stay healthy by revolutionising access to primary healthcare in the home, workplace and community.

Our Core values

• Care: we make people feel genuinely cared for
• Efficiency: we seek out efficiencies to improve healthcare
• Innovation: we relentlessly innovate and adapt to meet patient/ customer needs
• Collaboration: we work with partners to enhance healthcare delivery
• Dedication: we use our professional skills to help others live their best lives

Equality & Diversity

GPDQ is an equal opportunities employer. We understand that not all people are the same and it is our mission to help support people in their journey. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and we have a commitment to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants; we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation; or any other basis prohibited by law.