Healthcare Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Mission Practice Healthcare Assistant The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team here at The Mission Practice. The successful candidate will work within our current nursing team and be part of a wider multidisciplinary team who share the vision that health is not just about lack of illness, but being well in body, mind and spirit. To this end all our staff seek to ensure that the care we provide to patients addresses their health in a whole person way; where parity of esteem is given to physical, mental, social and spiritual health. We are looking for an applicant who could help maintain our high standards of clinical care with a strong patient centered focus in a highly supportive environment. We pride ourselves on working well as a multi-disciplinary team and would be looking for a candidate who can contribute to this. Main duties of the job Job Purpose To be part of the primary healthcare team providing high-quality and forward thinking care to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population and to assist the members of the multidisciplinary team, to deliver high quality, practice based healthcare Job Summary The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the Practice Nurses. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policies and procedures. Experience working in primary care is an advantage and the successful candidate should be experienced in phlebotomy and willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role. You must also be able to provide care to our housebound patients in their homes. About us The Mission Practice is a supportive and enthusiastic primary care team committed to providing high quality care to our diverse community in Tower Hamlets East London. The Successful Candidate will be working alongside our established MDT, which includes GPs, Nurses and Nurse Associates, HCAs, Patient Advisors, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physicians Associates and a GP Assistant. We are a teaching and training practice and seek to develop everyone's skills so that each of us is working at the top of our abilities, under the supervision of the wider multi disciplinary team, so that we are all constantly progressing. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3428-26-0006 Job locations 208 Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9LS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Skills Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training and after assessment by trainer has been completed including venepuncture Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Information Processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff or the practic