Healthcare Assistant HCA Treatment Room

Locum Ready; Bacup; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for flexible treatment room sessions across primary care services in Bacup. This role is ideal for HCAs confident in routine clinical tasks within GP clinics, providing hands-on support to nursing and clinical teams.

Key duties include routine observations (BP, pulse, temperature), wound care and dressings, ECGs and basic health checks, with phlebotomy support if trained.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HCA in primary care or NHS settings.
• Ability to perform routine clinical observations confidently.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Able to adapt to different clinic environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine clinical observations (BP, pulse, temp).
• Support treatment room procedures (wound care, dressings).
• Perform ECGs and basic health checks.
• Assist with phlebotomy if trained.
• Update digital patient records per protocols.
• Support clinicians with general duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical observations

Wound care

ECG

Phlebotomy

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for flexible treatment room sessions across primary care services in Bacup. This role is ideal for HCAs confident in performing routine clinical tasks within structured GP clinic environments, providing hands‑on support to nursing and clinical teams.

You will assist with day‑to‑day treatment room duties, essential observations and routine procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and consistent clinical support across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine clinical observations including BP, pulse and temperature
• Supporting treatment room procedures such as wound care and dressings
• Performing ECGs and basic health checks
• Assisting with phlebotomy if trained
• Updating digital patient records in line with service protocols
• Supporting clinicians with general duties where needed
• Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment

Requirements

• Previous HCA experience in primary care or NHS clinical settings
• Confident performing routine clinical observations
• Phlebotomy experience desirable
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different clinic environments
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible sessions
• Weekday, evening or weekend availability
• Options for ad‑hoc or regular treatment room work

Locum Ready provides flexible locum opportunities for HCAs, Nurses, ACPs, ANPs, GPs and Pharmacists across both regional and community primary care services.

Learn more at www.locumready.co.uk.