Healthcare Assistant (HCA) & Phlebotomist - 20-25 hours per week

Job summary

Your duties would include:

Supporting the practice in achieving the outcome & qualities framework(QOF) & supplementary national services (SNS) and any local initiatives towards patient care. In addition to this some of your duties will also include:

Assisting and participating in long term management reviews (i.e diabetes, hypertension)

Assist in Minor Surgery Clinics

BP checks/new patient registrations checks/primary prevention/Asthma reviews/urinalysis/height/BMI,smoking & weight advice

NHS health checks, ECG's, stock check, Chlamydia/TB screening

Phlebotomy

Flu vaccinations/clinics

Main duties of the job

To assist in patient care and practice related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care

1. Work under supervision of the clinicians in providing patient care

• Minor Surgery Clinics
• Long Term Condition Management Clinics

1. Undertake and record the following tasks:

Measurement of blood pressure, temperature

Measurement of pulse, rhythm, height and weight

Referral to weight management services

Peak flow measurements / FENO - following additional training

Phlebotomy

Collection of specimens

Urinalysis

Blood Glucose monitoring patient education

Application of dressings (as directed by the practice nurse)

New patient health checks

1. Recognise changes in the patients observations which must be reported and acted on
2. Assist in emergency management
3. Enable patients to access appropriate professionals
4. Act as a chaperone
5. Provide relevant health promotion literature for patients
6. Maintain emergency trolleys and home visit bags

Additionally

1. Carry out NHS health checks, CVD /Diabetic and any other appropriate reviews
2. Administer flu, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine as per the ICB/practice guidelines
3. Waste management
4. Contribute to infection control managment
5. Spirometry & FeNO

Administrative Support

Ordering of vaccines as directed

Checking stock and drugs for temperature and expiry

Maintaining vaccine stock checks

About us

Claremont Clinic has been providing care to our community in Forest Gate and the surrounding areas since 1951. We have over 12400 registered patients and our premises have recently been fully refurbished.

Claremont Clinic is renowned for fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.We have a diverse, well-established and supportive team of nearly 40 individuals.

We are a popular practice, and are well rated on Google, recently achieving 4.4 stars and very positive feedback in the 2025 National GP Patient Survey. We endeavour to continue to grow and improve.

We are rated "Good" on our most recent CQC and we have a consistently high QoF achievement.

We are proud to have a strong educational ethos in the practice and are a training practice for resident doctors, medical students and pharmacy students.

We are located on the Romford Road with good transport links. Woodgrange Park and Wanstead Park Suffragette Line (Overground) and Forest Gate and Manor Park (Elizabeth Line) stations are all within walking distance (All Zone 3 London) and there are bus stops nearby.

In summary, Claremont Clinic offers a vibrant and supportive work environment where team members are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. The clinic's dedication to high standards of care and continuous improvement creates a dynamic setting for healthcare professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact.

See more on our website: www.claremontclinic.co.uk