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Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 28 February 2026

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Job summary

Lyndhurst Medical Centre (London Borough of Bexley) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic qualified Health Care Assistant to work part-time.

We are a friendly practice who highly values both our patients and staff. We believe in developing our staff and offer excellent CPD opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of specific programmes of patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant are:

  • New patient health checks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Dressings
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Weight Management
  • Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications
  • Urinalysis
  • Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
  • Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
  • Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
  • Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables
  • Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician
  • Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
  • Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
  • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us

Lyndhurst Medical Centre is a four partner PMS practice with a patient population of 12,700.In April 2026, Lyndhurst Medical Centre will be amalgamated with Bursted Wood Surgery, another local APMS practice based in Barnehurst. The total patient population will be 19,000 and the new practice will work across the current two sites. Both practices come in the top ten in the 2025 patient survey for overall satisfaction within the Bexley Borough.

We have a fantastic multi-disciplinary team including Salaried GPs, Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Home Visiting Paramedic, HCAs and a good established support and reception team in place. We are a member of an innovative high performing Primary Care Network (APL Bexley PCN) with four other local practices.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0112-26-0001

Job locations

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Bursted Wood Surgery

219 Erith Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6HZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of specific programmes of patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities of a

Health Care Assistant are

New patient health checks

Phlebotomy

Dressings

NHS Health Checks

Weight Management

Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications

Urinalysis

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables

Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Required qualifications/skills are

Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting

Qualified to Care Certificate level or NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of specific programmes of patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities of a

Health Care Assistant are

New patient health checks

Phlebotomy

Dressings

NHS Health Checks

Weight Management

Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications

Urinalysis

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables

Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Required qualifications/skills are

Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting

Qualified to Care Certificate level or NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to Care Certificate level or NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
  • Good standard of education
  • Other relevant training
  • New patient health checks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Dressings
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Weight Management
  • Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications.
  • Urinalysis
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to Care Certificate level or NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
  • Good standard of education
  • Other relevant training
  • New patient health checks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Dressings
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Weight Management
  • Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications.
  • Urinalysis

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Address

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lyndhurst Medical Centre

Address

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Dodds

sarah.dodds3@nhs.net

01322525000

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0112-26-0001

Job locations

41 Lyndhurst Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6DL


Bursted Wood Surgery

219 Erith Road

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA7 6HZ


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