Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Diss; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Diss. The role focuses on patient assessments, routine treatment room activity, and assisting the clinical team in a busy primary care environment.

You will perform observations, assist with core clinical duties, and contribute to high-quality care delivery. The position suits someone with NHS/primary care experience, good communication, and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• HCA with NHS/primary care experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Comfortable performing clinical observations.
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical observations

Patient communication

IT literacy

DBS enhanced

Phlebotomy

Electronic health records

Tools

Clinical system software

Job description

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