Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a GP practice in Kingswinford. The role focuses on routine clinical duties, patient observations and day-to-day treatment room activity within an organised primary care environment.

You will perform observations, assist with treatment procedures, undertake phlebotomy (if trained) and help with ECGs and patient assessments, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or the NHS.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience with clinical observations and ECGs is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.

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

IT literacy

DBS check

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

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