Healthcare Assistant HCA Primary Care

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

Job summary

Locums First is seeking Locum Healthcare Assistants in Bourne End to provide flexible clinical support across local GP practices. You will handle routine observations, assist in treatment rooms, and help clinics run smoothly with clear workflows.

Ideal candidates have HCA experience in primary care or NHS settings, strong patient communication, and a current enhanced DBS. Shifts are fully flexible, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in primary care, community or NHS settings.
• Phlebotomy skills desirable.
• Able to perform clinical observations confidently.
• Strong communication and patient interaction abilities.
• Flexible/adaptive to different primary care environments.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient observations such as BP, pulse and temperature.
• Support treatment room procedures under clinical supervision.
• Conduct ECGs and basic health checks.
• Assist with phlebotomy if trained.
• Provide lifestyle advice and basic patient education.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support clinicians with general duties where needed.

Skills

HCA experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical observations

Communication

Adaptability

DBS check

Job description

Locums First is looking for Locum Healthcare Assistants in Bourne End. 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

Locums First supports all primary care professionals-GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Pharmacists-by offering flexible locum work across local GP practices and community services.

We help clinicians find sessions that fit their availability, from short-notice cover to ongoing weekly schedules, with a strong focus on matching you to local practices in your area.

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