GP Health Care Assistant - GP Practice SE23

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. Woolstone Medical Centre GP Health Care Assistant - GP Practice SE23 The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Please note: We are specifically seeking a Healthcare Assistant with previous experience working within a GP Practice Surgery for a part time position at 24 hours per week on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will support both the nursing and administrative teams in delivering high-quality clinical and administrative services within a busy GP Practice. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide patient-centred care within your scope of practice to the registered practice population. A key part of this role is assisting clinicians in the delivery of treatment, preventative healthcare, health promotion, and patient education. The Healthcare Assistant will also contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice by providing administrative support when required. Essential Requirement: Applicants must have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP Surgery/Primary Care setting , with a good understanding of GP Practice workflows, patient care processes, and clinical procedures. Main duties of the job Key Duties and Responsibilities Complete new-patient health checks according to practice protocols. Assist the Practice Nurse and clinical team with health promotion and disease-prevention programmes. Record clinical observations accurately, including vital signs, height, weight and BMI. Arrange routine and 24-hour blood-pressure monitoring and guide patients. Support clinics for diabetes, COPD, asthma and other long-term conditions. Perform venepuncture and, when trained, administer flu and other delegated vaccinations. Carry out NHS, mental-health physical-health and learning-disability health checks. Provide patient education, act as a chaperone, and assist with minor surgery and other procedures. Join Saturday-morning Extended Access Clinics, usually fewer than once a month. Clinical and Operational Responsibilities Label, record and prepare specimens for transport. Check emergency medicines, equipment and supplies; prepare and stock clinical rooms. Order and manage clinical supplies. Monitor and record fridge temperatures, report cold-chain breaches, and clean fridges as directed. Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely, following infection-control policies. Maintain cleanliness, safety and infection-control standards. Additional Duties Help the wider team provide safe, effective, patient-centred care. Support the practices daily operations and undertake other appropriate duties. About us About Woolstone Medical Centre Located in the heart of Forest Hill, South East London , Woolstone Medical Centre is a well-established and patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our clinical team consists of three GP Partners, five Salaried GPs, and four experienced Practice Nurses , supported by a dedicated administrative and reception team. Together, we provide comprehensive primary care services to a growing patient population of approximately 9,800 patients . We recognise that our administrative and clinical support staff are central to the success of the practice. Their contribution is vital in ensuring patients receive an efficient, professional, and compassionate service at every stage of