Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

Locums First; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Locums First in Bodmin is seeking Locum Healthcare Assistants to provide flexible clinical support across local primary care services. You will join diverse teams on sessions suited to HCAs with strong patient-facing skills and confidence in delivering routine clinical tasks.

You will perform routine observations, assist in treatment room duties, conduct ECGs and basic health checks, and support clinicians with general duties. DBS is required and full guidance is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous HCA experience in primary care, community or NHS settings.
• Phlebotomy skills desirable
• Ability to perform clinical observations confidently
• Good communication and patient interaction skills
• Adaptability across different primary care environments
• Enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Performing routine patient observations such as BP, pulse and temperature
• Supporting treatment room procedures under clinical supervision
• Conducting ECGs and basic health checks
• Assisting with phlebotomy if trained
• Providing lifestyle advice and basic patient education
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Supporting clinicians with general duties where needed

Skills

Observation skills

Patient interaction

Clinical support

Documentation

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Locums First is looking for Locum Healthcare Assistants in Bodmin. This opportunity provides flexible clinical support work across a range of local primary care services, offering varied sessions suited to HCAs with strong patient-facing skills and confidence in delivering routine clinical tasks.

You will be supporting different primary care teams by carrying out essential observations, assisting in treatment room duties and contributing to the smooth flow of clinics. Each service offers clear guidance and structured workflows to ensure a consistent working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing routine patient observations such as BP, pulse and temperature
• Supporting treatment room procedures under clinical supervision
• Conducting ECGs and basic health checks
• Assisting with phlebotomy if trained
• Providing lifestyle advice and basic patient education
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Supporting clinicians with general duties where needed

Requirements

• Previous HCA experience in primary care, community or NHS settings
• Phlebotomy skills desirable
• Ability to perform clinical observations confidently
• Good communication and patient interaction skills
• Adaptability across different primary care environments
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible shifts
• Options across weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Regular or ad-hoc bookings available