Healthcare Assistant

Chase Medical; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to work in flexible locum positions across primary care settings. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in General Practice and be confident in performing essential healthcare tasks, such as blood pressure checks and patient assessments. This role offers competitive hourly pay, flexibility in shifts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible shift options

Professional development opportunities

Access to Chase Medical App

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as a Primary Care Healthcare Assistant.
• Experience in General Practice settings.
• Confidence in performing health checks and taking blood pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out blood pressure taking and NHS checks.
• Perform health and weight checks as well as ECGs.
• Follow PSDs for medication administration.

Skills

Blood pressure taking

NHS & new patient checks

Health and weight checks

ECGs

Working to PSDs

Job description

Role: Deputy Home Manager, Manager, Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 2 Oct 2025, Closes: 30 Oct 2025

Job Description

If you're a General Practice Healthcare Assistant looking for work in Cambridge, Chase Medical wants to hear from you. We have great locum opportunities available locally.

We are interested in hearing from Health Care Assistants with at least 6 months experience working within General Practice. It is essential for this role to be an experienced Primary Care Health Care Assistant, and be confident carrying out the following skills:

• Blood pressure taking
• NHS & new patient checks
• Health and weight checks
• ECGs
• Working to PSDs

Candidates without experience specifically within Primary Care cannot be considered for this position.

Working with Chase Medical

Healthcare Assistants working with Chase Medical earn £13 to £20 per hour, including holiday pay, meaning one 8-hour shift can provide a great boost to your income! As we have no minimum number of hours or shifts that Healthcare Assistants need to work, this means you can pick up shifts as and when suits you.

Working across a number of Primary Care settings is a great way to benefit your long-term career, as it offers wonderful continued professional development opportunities, allows you to nurture your skillset and can be a great way to help build your professional network.

Joining Chase Medical is quick and free, and once registered, you'll have access to our Chase Medical App. Using the app, you can pick shifts you're interested in, keep track of your booked shifts, and even have timesheets signed.

If you're a Healthcare Assistant with at least 6 months experience working within Primary Care, and would like an informal chat about locum opportunities, contact Chloe on or email.

Chase Medical is the leading specialist Primary Care recruitment agency, helping find Healthcare Assistants, Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners locum opportunities.

We are proud members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and provide a friendly and responsive service to both clinicians and centres.

As well as locum opportunities, we also have several permanent roles available. If you're looking for a new permanent position, call to speak to our permanent recruitment consultants about what you're looking for in a new role.

Equal Opportunities Statement: Chase Medical is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.