Healthcare Assistant HCA

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

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to work on a locum basis at a GP practice in Weybridge. You will support the clinical team with routine procedures and patient assessments.

Ideal candidates will have HCA experience in primary care or NHS, be comfortable with clinical observations and enhanced DBS clearance. Phlebotomy experience and basic IT skills are desirable to help maintain smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Support 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 support

IT skills

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

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