Healthcare Assistant HCA

Locum Ready; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Wallasey is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice on a flexible locum basis. You will help manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties, and contribute to high-quality care delivery.

The role covers observations, treatment room support, phlebotomy (if trained), ECGs, and updating records in the clinical system. DBS enhanced clearance is required; ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available, mornings and/or afternoons.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performing observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation
• Supporting 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

Communication skills

IT literacy

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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