Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Dereham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Dereham. You will assist the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

Join an organised primary care environment focused on smooth patient flow and high-quality care. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions with morning or afternoon slots are available.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable carrying out clinical observations.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations (BP, pulse, temperature, SpO2).
• Support treatment room procedures.
• Phlebotomy and sample handling if trained.
• Complete ECGs and assist with routine assessments.
• Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.
• Update patient records accurately in the clinical system.
• Assist clinicians with general tasks as required.

Skills

HCA experience

Phlebotomy

Enhanced DBS

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Clinical system

Job description

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