Healthcare Assistant HCA

My Internet Support, LLC.; Workington; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Workington. The role focuses on routine clinical duties, patient assessments, and helping manage patient flow within a busy primary care environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior HCA experience in primary care or NHS settings, be comfortable with clinical observations, and hold Enhanced DBS clearance. Ad hoc or regular weekly sessions are available, with morning and afternoon slots.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or NHS settings preferred.
• DBS Enhanced clearance is required.
• Comfortable performing routine clinical observations and using a clinical system.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations (BP, pulse, temp, SpO2).
• Assist with treatment room procedures and routine duties.
• Support clinicians and update patient records in the system.
• Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.
• Assist with ECGs and phlebotomy if trained.

Skills

Clinical observations

Patient communication

Team support

Job description

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