Healthcare Assistant

Trades Workforce Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a locum primary care healthcare assistant to support nursing and clinical teams. Responsibilities include carrying out routine clinical duties, maintaining high standards of patient care, and supporting infection control. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare and experience in a primary care setting. This role offers a pay rate of £16 per hour and requires a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care or healthcare setting.
• Competent in basic clinical skills; training provided where required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing and clinical team in delivering patient-centred care.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks including recording vital signs.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.

Skills

Basic clinical skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Job description

Locum Primary Care Healthcare Assistant

Location: BN1, Brighton

Experience: Must have worked in Primary Care and be familiar with SystmOne

Days: Monday and Wednesday

Pay Rate: £16ph

Job Purpose

To support the nursing and clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting. The Healthcare Assistant will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical duties in line with training, competence, and practice protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Undertake routine clinical tasks including recording vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations)
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for laboratory testing
• Carry out urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and basic observations
• Record ECGs as required
• Provide wound care, including dressings, suturing and staple removal
• Conduct new patient health checks and NHS Health Checks (where trained)
• Measure and record height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference
• Support long-term condition monitoring (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Act as a chaperone during clinical examinations and procedures

Patient Care & Health Promotion

• Provide basic lifestyle advice in line with agreed protocols (e.g. smoking cessation, diet, exercise)
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• Support patients with mobility or comfort needs during clinics

Infection Control & Safety

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
• Clean, prepare, and restock clinical rooms and equipment
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
• Assist in emergency situations, including basic life support

Administrative & Support Duties

• Accurately document care provided in electronic patient records (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Prepare patients and rooms for clinics and procedures
• Manage stock control and ordering of clinical supplies
• Process specimens and liaise with external laboratoriesSupport recalls, follow-ups, and patient communications as directed

Governance & Professional Practice

• Work within practice policies, procedures, and CQC standards
• Maintain mandatory training and competencies
• Participate in audits, meetings, and service improvement activities
• Work within scope of practice and escalade concerns appropriately

Person Specification (Summary)

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a primary care or healthcare setting
• Competent in basic clinical skills (training provided where required)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team