Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Temp to Permanent
Location: Tooting South Medical Centre
Hours: 30 hours per week (potential to increase based on performance)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will support the practice in delivering high-quality care to patients through clinical and health screening tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will be expected to carry out:
- Phlebotomy (blood taking)
- Blood pressure checks and monitoring
- Electrocardiograms (ECG)
- Spirometry testing
- NHS Health Checks and general health screening
- Urine dipstick analysis and sample handling
- Supporting clinical staff with patient care
Essential Requirements:
- Completion of the Care Certificate
- Proven experience working as an HCA in a GP surgery or clinical setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Reliable, compassionate, and patient-centred
Desirable:
- Experience using EMIS Web and Docman systems
- Up-to-date training in infection control, basic life support, and safeguarding
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
