Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Full-Time Permanent Position
Location: London W2 (across two sites)
Salary: Circa £14.50-£15 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing temporary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our client's GP practice team across 2 sites in West London (W2). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HCA to work in a dynamic primary care environment, delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing a range of clinical services to our patient population, working autonomously within your scope of practice while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Perform venepuncture and phlebotomy services to a high standard
• Conduct and interpret ECGs
• Deliver NHS Health Checks, including health assessments and lifestyle advice
• Provide chronic disease management support, including monitoring patients with long-term conditions
• Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations)
• Support diabetic clinics and other disease-specific clinics
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems (SystmOne preferred)

General Duties:

• Ensure all clinical equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately
• Maintain infection control standards and health & safety procedures
• Support the wider practice team in delivering excellent patient care
• Participate in practice meetings and training sessions
• Work flexibly across both practice sites as required

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a HCA in a GP surgery using SYSTMONE
• Proven competency in:
  • Phlebotomy/venepuncture
  • ECG recording and basic interpretation
  • Chronic disease management
  • NHS Health Checks
• Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Up-to-date mandatory training

Desirable Requirements

• Additional clinical skills (e.g., B12 injections, wound care, immunisations)
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Awareness of CQC standards and quality improvement

About Working in W2

Our practices are conveniently located in West London (W2), with excellent transport links including:

• Close to Paddington, Bayswater, and Lancaster Gate stations
• Multiple bus routes
• Easy access from across London

Working across two sites will provide variety and the opportunity to work with different patient populations and clinical teams.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 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.

BSR Health are a Specialist Healthcare Agency. If you are interested in working with us, or have any other questions about this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch