Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum HCA to support a GP practice in Harpenden. The role focuses on routine clinical duties, patient assessments and managing day-to-day treatment room activity.

You will work within an organized primary care team, performing observations, assisting with ECGs, phlebotomy if trained, and helping to maintain accurate patient records. This flexible locum position suits those seeking ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable carrying out clinical observations.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation.
• Enhanced DBS.

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

HCA / Healthcare Assistant experience

Phlebotomy experience

Clinical observations

Patient communication

IT literacy for clinical systems

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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