Locum GP Practice HCA — Observations & Phlebotomy Birmingham

Locum Ready; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Birmingham. You will help with routine clinical duties, patient flow and day-to-day treatment room activity.

This role suits someone with NHS or primary care experience, strong communication skills and the ability to update patient records accurately. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available, with a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

ECG tests

Records updating

Communication skills

NHS experience

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Birmingham. You will help with routine clinical duties, patient flow and day-to-day treatment room activity.

This role suits someone with NHS or primary care experience, strong communication skills and the ability to update patient records accurately. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available, with a supportive clinical team.