Healthcare Assistant HCA

Locum Ready; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,154,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Manchester is seeking a proactive Locum HCA to support a GP practice. You will assist the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity in a busy primary care setting.

This role offers ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions with morning and afternoon slots, designed for long-term block bookings. You will need good communication, IT skills for clinical documentation and be prepared for potential phlebotomy and ECG duties.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or the NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable performing clinical observations.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

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

Patient communication

Record keeping

Team support

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

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