Healthcare Assistant

Penrose Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Professional indemnity

Blue Light Card

20 days leave

Wellbeing support

Funded training

Team activities

Career development funding

Job summary

Penrose Health is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our primary care teams delivering compassionate, high‑quality care across South East London sites. You will provide face‑to‑face clinical support, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure checks, wound care, and assist the GP team in patient interactions.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and are comfortable with EMIS.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience as an HCA in primary care or community setting preferred.
• Proficient in phlebotomy, ECGs and wound care.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face clinical support to patients in our practices.
• Carry out phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure checks, wound care and vaccines where appropriate.
• Chaperone patients alongside the nursing and GP team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and vaccine/storage management.
• Support infection control and health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Wound care

Infection control

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Description

At Penrose Health, we're on a mission to transform healthcare by delivering exceptional primary care services that put people first. We believe that great healthcare starts with great people - clinicians and support staff who bring not just skill, but genuine care, to every patient interaction. As we continue to grow, we're looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care and want to be part of shaping the future of primary care.

Application Deadline

30 October 2026

Department

HCAs

Location

South East London Sites

Key Responsibilities

• Providing face-to-face clinical support to patients in our practices
• Carrying out blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management and NHS health checks
• Giving B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections
• Chaperoning patients alongside the nursing and GP team
• Assessing and monitoring patients' health and wellbeing
• 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 and 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