Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Healthcare Assistant. This role involves supporting community-based LARC services, providing clinical and administrative support. Ideal candidates should have experience in healthcare settings and possess a relevant healthcare qualification. Key duties include assisting GPs, maintaining patient records, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position enhances service delivery and patient satisfaction within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and administrative support within LARC clinics.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments for procedures.
• Assist GPs during procedures and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Manage stock and equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Patient reception & support

Clinical assistance

Inventory & stock control

Experience of working with the general public

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4)

HCA Care Certificate

Tools

EMIS Clinical system

Job description

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

The Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Healthcare Assistant (HCA) supports the delivery of community-based Long-Acting Reversible Contraception services for patients registered with GP practices in Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, the post holder provides patient‑focused support before, during, and after LARC procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care within their scope of practice.

Refer to the main LARC HCA Job Description and Person Specification, together with the LARC HCA Appendix, for full details of the roles responsibilities. This includes requirements relating to clinical governance, service delivery, audit and escalation processes, incident reporting, complaints management, and organisational reporting arrangements.

Main duties of the job

The Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Healthcare Assistant provides direct clinical and administrative support within LARC clinics, including welcoming and supporting patients, preparing and maintaining clinical environments, assisting GPs during procedures, and maintaining accurate clinical records using EMIS. The role includes stock and equipment management, adherence to infection prevention and control standards, supporting referral pathways, and contributing to audits and patient feedback processes, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

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 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of community-based Long-Acting Reversible Contraception services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, the post holder provides clinical and administrative support to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centred care. Duties include preparing clinical environments, supporting clinicians during LARC procedures, welcoming and supporting patients, maintaining accurate clinical records, and managing stock and equipment. The role contributes to high‑quality service delivery in line with organisational policies, clinical governance requirements, and agreed care pathways.

Person Specification

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.

Service‑Specific Duties:

• Patient Reception & Support: Provide a warm and professional welcome to all patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well‑informed upon arrival.
• Clinical Assistance: Directly support General Practitioners (GPs) during medical procedures, examinations, and routine clinical tasks.
• Systems Management: Maintain accurate patient records and manage clinical data entry using the EMIS Clinical system.
• Inventory & Stock Control: Monitor and manage stock levels to ensure all clinical rooms and administrative areas are fully equipped and organised.

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.

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation