Bank Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

My Internet Support, LLC.; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to work at a GP practice in Hatfield. The role focuses on supporting the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

You will help manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery within a structured primary care environment. The position offers flexible ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions and is suitable for long-term bookings.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or the NHS.
• Comfortable performing clinical observations.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

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
• Updating patient records accurately in the clinical system
• Assisting clinicians with general tasks as required

Skills

HCA experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical observations

Patient communication

IT literacy

DBS enhanced

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for a Locum HCA to work for a GP practice in Hatfield. 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