Flexible HCA for Primary Care - Observations & Support

Locums First; Swarraton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums First is seeking Locum Healthcare Assistants for The Balfour in the United Kingdom. The role offers flexible sessions across local primary care services, focusing on patient-facing support and routine clinical tasks.

You will assist in observations, treatment room duties, ECGs, phlebotomy if trained, and provide patient education while ensuring accurate clinical documentation. DBS checks are required, with bookings on a regular or ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications

• Previous HCA experience in primary care, community or NHS settings.
• Phlebotomy skills desirable.
• Ability to perform clinical observations confidently.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine patient observations such as BP, pulse and temperature.
• Supporting treatment room procedures under clinical supervision.
• Conducting ECGs and basic health checks.
• Assisting with phlebotomy if trained.
• Providing lifestyle advice and basic patient education.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Supporting clinicians with general duties where needed.

Skills

Patient-facing skills

Communication skills

Clinical observations

Job description

Locums First is seeking Locum Healthcare Assistants for The Balfour in the United Kingdom. The role offers flexible sessions across local primary care services, focusing on patient-facing support and routine clinical tasks.

You will assist in observations, treatment room duties, ECGs, phlebotomy if trained, and provide patient education while ensuring accurate clinical documentation. DBS checks are required, with bookings on a regular or ad-hoc basis.