Flexible HCA: Treatment Room & Clinical Support

Locum Ready; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for flexible treatment room sessions across primary care services in Kirkwall. This role is ideal for HCAs confident in performing routine clinical tasks within structured GP clinic environments, providing hands‑on support to nursing and clinical teams.

You will assist with day‑to‑day treatment room duties, essential observations and routine procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and consistent clinical support across the service.

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in primary care or NHS settings.
• Confident performing routine clinical observations.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Able to adapt to different clinic environments.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine clinical observations including BP, pulse and temperature.
• Supporting treatment room procedures such as wound care and dressings.
• Performing ECGs and basic health checks.
• Assisting with phlebotomy if trained.
• Updating digital patient records in line with service protocols.
• Supporting clinicians with general duties where needed.
• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Wound care

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for flexible treatment room sessions across primary care services in Kirkwall. This role is ideal for HCAs confident in performing routine clinical tasks within structured GP clinic environments, providing hands‑on support to nursing and clinical teams.

You will assist with day‑to‑day treatment room duties, essential observations and routine procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and consistent clinical support across the service.