Healthcare Assistant HCA

Locum Ready; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Health Care Assistant (HCA) to support a GP practice in Southampton. You will work within a busy primary care setting, assisting with routine procedures and patient assessments to help the clinical team deliver high‑quality care.

Ad‑hoc or regular weekly sessions are available, with morning and afternoon slots. The role suits a proactive HCA with NHS primary care experience and a valid DBS; full guidance and support are provided to ensure smooth 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 experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical observations

ECG assistance

Communication skills

IT literacy

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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