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Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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Job summary

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) plays a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative teams to deliver high-quality patient care within primary care settings across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder provides care within their scope of practice, contributing to effective, compassionate, and patient-centred services.

Please read the JD before applying for this role. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of clinical care by undertaking a range of duties including patient health checks, baseline clinical observations, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, and health promotion activities. The role also involves preparing and maintaining clinical environments, ensuring infection prevention and control standards are met, and accurately recording patient information using clinical systems. In addition, the HCA provides administrative support as required, contributing to smooth day-to-day service delivery and positive patient experiences.

About us

Together First CIC is a community interest company that brings together 31 GP practices across Barking & Dagenham to deliver services at scale for the local population. The organisation works collaboratively to support general practice sustainability while improving access to care. Together First CIC provides a range of services on behalf of the borough, including extended hours GP appointments, diagnostic services, and vaccination programmes, with a strong focus on quality, equality, and continuous improvement.

Our four sites, all located in Barking and Dagenham, are listed in the location section on the side.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0005-25-0008

Job locations

Althorne Way

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 7DF


Barking Hospital

Upney Lane

Barking

IG11 9LX


Becontree Medical Centre

Becontree Avenue

Dagenham

Essex

RM8 3HP


Broad Street Resource Centre

Morland Road

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 9HU


Parsloes Hub

2 Hobart Road

Dagenham

Essex

RM9 5NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant supports clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a range of clinical duties within their scope of practice, including health checks, clinical observations, venepuncture, and health promotion, while also providing administrative support as required. The role contributes to safe, effective service delivery and positive patient experiences in line with Together First CIC policies and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant supports clinical and administrative teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within primary care services across Barking & Dagenham. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes a range of clinical duties within their scope of practice, including health checks, clinical observations, venepuncture, and health promotion, while also providing administrative support as required. The role contributes to safe, effective service delivery and positive patient experiences in line with Together First CIC policies and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
  • Phlebotomy certification.

Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level.
  • Phlebotomy certification.

Desirable

  • Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate.

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

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation

Address

Althorne Way

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 7DF

Employer details

Employer name

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation

Address

Althorne Way

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 7DF

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0005-25-0008

Job locations

Althorne Way

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 7DF


Barking Hospital

Upney Lane

Barking

IG11 9LX


Becontree Medical Centre

Becontree Avenue

Dagenham

Essex

RM8 3HP


Broad Street Resource Centre

Morland Road

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 9HU


Parsloes Hub

2 Hobart Road

Dagenham

Essex

RM9 5NH


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