Healthcare Assistant HCA Bank

Locums First; Oadby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums First is seeking Locum Healthcare Assistants to support primary care services across community clinics and GP practices in Oadby. You will assist with patient observations, basic clinical procedures and maintain smooth clinic operations, adapting to varied shifts and locations.

Ideal candidates have HCA experience in primary care, strong communication skills and a flexible approach to ad-hoc or regular bookings. DBS clearance is preferred to start quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an HCA in primary care, community or NHS settings.
• Phlebotomy skills beneficial.
• Confident in carrying out standardised clinical tasks.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Conducting basic patient observations including BP, pulse and temperature.
• Supporting routine treatment room procedures.
• Carrying out ECGs and basic health checks.
• Performing phlebotomy if trained.
• Assisting with patient education and lifestyle advice.
• Updating clinical notes accurately in service systems.
• Providing general clinical support to nurses and GPs.

Skills

Patient observations

Clinical support

Communication

Time management

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

ECG machine

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Locums First is looking for Locum Healthcare Assistants in Oadby. This opportunity offers sessional work across community clinics, GP surgeries and wider primary care services, giving you the flexibility to select shifts that align with your experience and weekly availability.

You will play an important role in supporting patient assessments, carrying out routine clinical procedures and helping maintain an efficient clinic environment. Each service provides structured guidance to ensure clear expectations and smooth day-to-day workflow for all clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting basic patient observations including BP, pulse and temperature
• Supporting routine treatment room procedures
• Carrying out ECGs and basic health checks
• Performing phlebotomy if trained
• Assisting with patient education and lifestyle advice
• Updating clinical notes accurately in service systems
• Providing general clinical support to nurses and GPs

Requirements

• Experience working as an HCA in primary care, community or NHS settings
• Phlebotomy skills beneficial
• Confident in carrying out standardised clinical tasks
• Strong communication and time-management abilities
• Comfortable adapting to new clinical environments
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible sessions to suit your schedule
• Weekday, evening or weekend shifts available
• Consistent opportunities for both ad-hoc and regular bookings

Locums First provides locum and permanent opportunities for the full primary care workforce, covering GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists and wider MDT roles.

We work closely with regional and rural practices to offer consistent, flexible sessions tailored to your location, experience and preferred working pattern.

Find out more at www.locumsfirst.co.uk.