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Stamford Hill Group Practice

Advanced Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 14 November 2025

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Job summary

Were looking for a dedicated and caring Advanced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team in general practice. This role offers the opportunity to support patients in a meaningful way, working alongside GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Youll play an important part in delivering high-quality care, whether its taking vital signs, assisting with health checks, or supporting chronic disease management. If youre experienced, reliable, and keen to contribute to a supportive clinical environment, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Clinical support: Take and record vital signs, phlebotomy, and assist with wound care.

Health promotion: Conduct NHS Health Checks, offer lifestyle advice, and support chronic disease reviews.

Administrative tasks: Update patient records, help to manage clinical supplies

Team collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and reception staff to ensure smooth patient care.

About us

At Stamford Hill Group Practice, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team. We understand that great patient care starts with a happy and well-supported workforce. Heres what you can expect when you join us:

Friendly team culture, work alongside experienced clinicians and administrative staff who value collaboration, respect, and kindness.

Supportive environment, we offer structured induction, ongoing supervision, and opportunities for professional development.

Diverse patient community, gain valuable experience working with a wide range of health needs and cultural backgrounds.

Modern facilities, our practice is equipped with up-to-date clinical systems and comfortable workspaces.

Work-life balance, we promote flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage wellbeing at work.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,172 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0016-25-0002

Job locations

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation

Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and assist with wound care

Support chronic disease management reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

Conduct NHS Health Checks and provide lifestyle advice

Update patient records accurately using EMIS

Prepare clinical rooms and maintain stock levels

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff

Assist with patient recalls and appointment scheduling

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation

Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and assist with wound care

Support chronic disease management reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma)

Conduct NHS Health Checks and provide lifestyle advice

Update patient records accurately using EMIS

Prepare clinical rooms and maintain stock levels

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and administrative staff

Assist with patient recalls and appointment scheduling

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • IT skills and familiarity with clinical systems
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Training in phlebotomy and wound care
  • Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and data protection policies

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS
  • Knowledge of local health services and community resources
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally within primary care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • IT skills and familiarity with clinical systems
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Training in phlebotomy and wound care
  • Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and data protection policies

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS
  • Knowledge of local health services and community resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Stamford Hill Group Practice

Address

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA


Employer's website

https://www.stamfordhillgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stamford Hill Group Practice

Address

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA


Employer's website

https://www.stamfordhillgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joint Practice Manager

Maxine Powell

maxine.powell@nhs.net

07377971972

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,172 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0016-25-0002

Job locations

2 Egerton Road

Stamford Hill

London

N16 6UA


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