This combined Health Care Assistant and GP Assistant post at Covent Garden Medical Centre serves a diverse inner-city list of about 5,000 patients. Work centres on delegated clinical checks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure, ECGs and NHS Health Checks, alongside referrals and disease registers. Duties sit between hands-on care and practice admin, working with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. Applicants need a Care Certificate, accredited phlebotomy certification and prior HCA experience in primary care.
What the job involves
- Delegated clinical duties: phlebotomy, diabetes and mental health reviews, NHS Health Checks and other health reviews
- ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and height, weight and BMI measurements
- Cardio, renal and metabolic reviews under the practice's single offer contract
- Sending referrals and supporting referral processes
- Maintaining disease registers and supporting the nurse and GPA with clinical registers
- Documenting consultations and clinical coding accurately in SystmOne, in line with information governance
- Escalating abnormal findings and safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Maintaining infection prevention and control standards
- Keeping clinical rooms stocked, clean and organised, including vaccine and cold-chain monitoring
- Care navigation and signposting patients to appropriate services
- Promoting health education and preventative healthcare with patients
- Contributing to service improvement and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team
What’s required
Qualifications
- Care Certificate
- Accredited phlebotomy certification
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant within general practice or primary care
- Experience independently managing HCA clinics
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
- Good understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and confidentiality
Nice to have
- Knowledge of the SystmOne clinical system
- Experience in wound care and dressings
What’s offered
- Support for self-development and continuing professional development
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Health Care Assistant / GP Assistant in City of London employer: Covent Garden Medical Centre
Join our dynamic and supportive practice in the vibrant heart of Covent Garden, where we prioritise patient care and professional development. As a salaried GP, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, and a collaborative work culture that encourages growth and innovation within a diverse patient population. With a dedicated team and a commitment to excellence, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in primary care.
Contact Details:
Covent Garden Medical Centre Recruitment Team
