Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Locum HCA to support a GP practice in Cheltenham. You will manage patient flow, assist with routine clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery in a structured primary care setting.

The role requires experience as an HCA in primary care or the NHS, with DBS enhanced, and comfort with clinical observations and IT documentation. Flexible ad-hoc or regular sessions available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• DBS Enhanced.

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.

Skills

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

ECG

Patient communication

Clinical IT documentation

Education

DBS Enhanced

Job description

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