TLCP Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE13 7SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0101-26-0000 |
Summary
Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximeter, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks as directed Act as a chaperone as required When trained, undertake venepuncture When trained, administer vaccinations as appropriate When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations as required Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Complete Care Plan NON CLINICAL Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history. Read Coding the information into the practice clinical system Auditing data collection standards in the practice Monitoring progress of notes summarising against practice targets Monitoring patient call and recall systems Filing and retrieving paperwork Extraction of necessary data from clinical correspondence and input into electronic patient Record. File copies of hospital referrals. File hospital letters. Scanning of letters and relevant correspondence into patients notes. Summarisation of patients notes when requested. To ensure the efficient running of the practice computer system, carrying out searches, audits and recalls as required by the doctors, nurses and manager. Troubleshoot clinical database Load updates Report faults to software supplier and track progress Ensure backups are taken in accordance with practice procedure Pro-actively initiate data quality improvement projects Set up and run clinical searches Ensure accurate report output Interrogate data for audit purposes Maintain the appointments system Set up clinic templates User management Support and guide members of staff in the use of the computer system Ensure security of data at all times Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to: Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota