Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW15 2TL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3564-26-0001 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities - Carry out clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, height/weight/BMI measurements, urinalysis, venepuncture (if trained), ECGs, suture removal, and FeNO testing. - Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension). - Perform NHS Health Checks in line with local and national guidelines (if trained). - Undertake phlebotomy in accordance with training and competency assessment (if applicable). - Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians where required with minor ops, coil fitting/removal, implant fitting/removal. - Ensure accurate recording of clinical observations and patient information in electronic records. - Maintain stock levels of clinical supplies and ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored safely. - Provide chaperoning for patients when required, in accordance with practice policy. - Promote health education and healthy lifestyle advice to patients within the scope of role. - Support and help deliver immunisation and vaccination clinics as appropriate. Infection Prevention and Control - Adhere to all infection prevention and control policies and procedures. - Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment. - Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. - Follow hand hygiene and waste disposal protocols at all times. - Participate in infection control training and audits as required. Training and Professional Development - Maintain mandatory training including Infection Control, Basic Life Support (BLS), Safeguarding Adults and Children, Health and Safety, and Information Governance. - Attend relevant training and updates to maintain competence and develop skills. - Participate in supervision, appraisals, and performance reviews. Governance, CQC and Compliance - Work in accordance with CQC standards, practice policies, and national guidelines. - Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR and data protection requirements. - Report incidents, near misses, and safeguarding concerns in line with practice procedures. - Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Safeguarding Responsibilities - Act in accordance with safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults. - Recognise signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns appropriately. - Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training relevant to the role.