Bank Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

Locum Ready; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum HCA to support a GP practice on Whitburn Road, providing routine clinical support and patient care. The role involves assisting with observations, phlebotomy, ECGs and updating medical records in a busy primary care setting.

This position offers ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions with morning and afternoon slots, suitable for long-term block bookings while maintaining flexibility for availability across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in primary care or NHS.
• Desirable phlebotomy experience.
• Comfort with clinical observations.
• Good communication and patient interaction.
• Basic IT for clinical documentation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and observations.
• Support treatment room procedures.
• Phlebotomy and sample handling (if trained).
• Perform ECGs and patient assessments.
• Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.
• Update patient records in the clinical system.
• Assist clinicians with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG administration

Patient education

Medical records

DBS check

Communication skills

Clinical IT use

Education

DBS check

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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

Locum Ready specialises in recruiting for every primary care role across the UK, including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and multidisciplinary practice staff.

We offer reliable, flexible locum and permanent positions to match your availability, skills and long-term goals–ranging from one-off sessions to consistent long-term placements.

Explore current opportunities at www.locumready.co.uk.