Bank Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

Locum Ready; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a GP practice in Chesterfield. You will assist clinical staff with routine duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity in a proactive team environment.

Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions, morning and afternoon availability, and long-term block bookings are welcomed. Prior NHS or primary care HCA experience is preferred, with DBS clearance and good IT skills for clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare assistant in primary care or NHS settings.
• Phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Comfortable taking clinical observations (BP, pulse, temp, SpO2).
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.
• Basic IT skills for clinical documentation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performing observations including BP, pulse, temp and SpO2.
• 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

HCA experience

Vital signs monitoring

Patient communication

ECG support

Health promotion

Education

DBS check (Enhanced)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum HCA to work for a GP practice in Chesterfield. 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 desirable
• Comfortable 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