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Park Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

The HCA works within the organisation and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Main duties of the job

  • Health Checks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Medical Stock Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Vaccination Clinics

About us

Park Medical Centre is a GP (general practice) providing NHS primary healthcare services for people living within its defined catchment area in the Southwark area of London. Its team includes GPs (doctors), nurses and support staff focused on delivering day-to-day medical care and long-term condition management. The successful applicant will be working in friendly but professional fast paced environment.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5336-26-0000

Job locations

57 Hawkstone Road

London

SE16 2PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

i. Phlebotomy duties

j. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

k. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

l. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

m. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

n. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

o. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

i. Phlebotomy duties

j. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

k. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

l. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

m. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

n. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

o. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ability to undertake vaccinations
  • Understanding of the principles of ECGs
  • Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues

Desirable

  • Has worked in a primary care environment
  • Emis User
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ability to undertake vaccinations
  • Understanding of the principles of ECGs
  • Ability to undertake patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse and BMI etc.
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues

Desirable

  • Has worked in a primary care environment
  • Emis User
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Employer details

Employer name

Park Medical Centre

Address

57 Hawkstone Road

London

SE16 2PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Park Medical Centre

Address

57 Hawkstone Road

London

SE16 2PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sonia Thomas

sonia.thomas31@nhs.net

07858847182

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5336-26-0000

Job locations

57 Hawkstone Road

London

SE16 2PE


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