General Practice Assistant (HCA)

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. E4 Network General Practice Assistant (HCA) The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The General Practice Assistant will play an important role within the E4 PCN, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care across our member practices. We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a minimum of five years' experience working within General Practice in the UK , with a strong understanding of primary care. This is a varied and flexible role requiring an individual who is confident working across 5 practices within the PCN, adapting quickly to different clinical environments, teams and patient needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team. A key element of the role will be undertaking home visits, providing appropriate clinical observations and interventions within the individual's scope of competence. The postholder must be confident working independently in patients' homes, managing their workload effectively and recognising when findings or concerns require escalation to an appropriate clinician. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement within their scope of practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and high-quality care. This is an opportunity to become an integral member of a well-established and collaborative PCN, supporting our practices to provide accessible, responsive and high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Main duties of the job The General Practice Assistant will provide high-quality clinical and practical support across our PCN working alongside GPs, Practice Nurses, Advanced Practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also be required to work evening/Saturdays within your working week. We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant with at least five years' UK General Practice experience , who has developed a broad range of clinical skills and understands the demands of primary care. The successful candidate will be confident working across different PCN practices and adapting to varying clinical environments and patient needs. The role will include the dutiessuch as clinical observations, venepuncture, ECGs, urinalysis, wound care, specimen collection, chronic disease monitoring, health promotion (new and NHS Health Checks) and supporting immunisation services, subject to training and competence. A key element of the role will be undertaking home visits, carrying out appropriate observations and agreed clinical interventions within scope of practice. The postholder must be able to work independently, manage their workload effectively and recognise when findings require escalation to an appropriate clinician. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a willingness to undertake and successfully complete the General Practice Assistant (GPA) training programme, developing their skills and contributing to the continued improvement of our PCN service. About us The E4 PCN serves a diverse population of over 55,000 patients across Chingford, London, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals and communities with a wide range of health and social care needs. The PCN brings together Chingford Medical Centre, Churchill Medical Practice, The Old Church Surgery, The Ridgeway Surgery and Handswort