Bank Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

Locum Ready; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Health Care Assistant to support a GP practice in Telford. The role involves assisting with routine clinical duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

The ideal candidate has prior HCA experience in primary care or the NHS, with comfort carrying out clinical observations and phlebotomy if trained. An Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable carrying out clinical observations.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Support treatment room procedures and day-to-day activity.
• Phlebotomy and sample handling if trained.
• Complete ECGs and routine patient assessments.
• Update patient records accurately in the clinical system.
• Assist clinicians with general tasks as required.

Skills

HCA experience

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

ECG procedures

IT literacy

DBS check

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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