Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is recruiting a Locum Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Benfleet. You will assist clinical staff with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activities, helping manage patient flow in a primary care setting.

The role suits a proactive HCA with experience in primary care or NHS environments, strong communication skills, and an Enhanced DBS. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available, with morning and afternoon slots.

Qualifications

• HCA role in primary care or NHS settings.
• Enhanced DBS required for access to patient areas.
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations: BP, pulse, temp, SpO2.
• Assist with treatment room procedures.
• Complete ECGs and support patient assessments.
• Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.

Skills

HCA experience

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

ECG

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Clinical EMR/EHR system

Job description

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