Bank Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

Locum Ready; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to work at a GP practice in Abingdon. You will support the clinical team with routine procedures and patient assessments in a structured primary care setting.

Responsibilities include observing vitals, assisting in treatment rooms, phlebotomy if trained, ECGs and updating patient records, with ad hoc or regular weekly sessions and morning/afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• HCA with NHS/primary care experience is valuable.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performing observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Supporting with treatment room procedures.
• Phlebotomy and sample handling (if trained).
• Completing ECGs and assisting with routine patient assessments.
• Providing lifestyle advice and supporting health promotion.
• Updating patient records accurately in the clinical system.
• Assisting clinicians with general tasks as required.

Skills

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum HCA to work for a GP practice in Abingdon. This position is suited to a proactive Healthcare Assistant who can support the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

You will be part of an organised primary care environment where you will help manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery. The practice offers strong support and clear guidance to ensure every session runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation
• Supporting with treatment room procedures
• Phlebotomy and sample handling (if trained)
• Completing ECGs and assisting with routine patient assessments
• Providing lifestyle advice and supporting health promotion
• Updating patient records accurately in the clinical system
• Assisting clinicians with general tasks as required

Requirements

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or the NHS
• Phlebotomy experience desirableComfortable carrying out clinical observations
• Good communication and patient interaction skills
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions
• Morning and afternoon availability
• Suitable for long-term block bookings