Healthcare Assistant

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd; Willesden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic medical practice in Willesden is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to provide excellent patient care. Key responsibilities include supporting clinical staff with patient observations, assisting in clinical procedures, and performing phlebotomy. Candidates must have experience in an NHS GP setting and possess a valid phlebotomy training certificate. This position offers a fixed-term contract for maternity cover, highlighting a supportive team environment focused on improving patient health in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS GP practice.
• Valid phlebotomy training certificate is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff with patient care through observations.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures and maintain patient records.
• Prepare patients for consultations and perform phlebotomy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Clinical observations

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Phlebotomy training certificate

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

The Law Medical Group Practice, a dynamic and growing practice based in Willesden, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will uphold our values of delivering excellent patient care and contribute to our vision of meeting the health needs of our diverse community. Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS GP practice is essential, along with phlebotomy experience. A valid phlebotomy training certificate is required. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive administrative and multidisciplinary clinical team, including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists. We aim to develop positive, supportive and professional relationships with every patient, clinician and allied professional we interact with.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff with patient care, including taking observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and recording medical information.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures, dressings and wound care under supervision.
• Prepare patients for consultations and examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy (valid phlebotomy training certificate required) and other routine clinical tasks, where trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS Web).
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Support health promotion initiatives and provide basic advice on lifestyle and wellbeing.
• The Law Medical Group Practice, is a long standing well established, well respected and well regarded teaching and training practice in NW London, Brent.
• The practice operates across two sites; Willesden (main site), Wembley (branch site). The practice has under new management undergone a significant amount of changes in the last two years, including the recent merger with another local practice.
• Wednesday 8 or 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Thursday 8 or 8.30am to 3.00pm
• Friday 8 or 8.30am to 5.30pm
• There may be a possibility of additional Tuesday work depending on the needs of the practice.
• This role is maternity cover on a fixed term contract of 6 to 9 months.