Locum HCA for GP Practice: BP, Phlebotomy & ECG

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

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Health Care Assistant to work with a GP practice in Gateshead. You will support the clinical team with routine duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity in an organised primary care setting.

Key tasks include taking observations (BP, pulse, temperature, SpO2), assisting with treatment room procedures, phlebotomy and ECGs where trained, and updating patient records in the system. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

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

Patient communication

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Health Care Assistant to work with a GP practice in Gateshead. You will support the clinical team with routine duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity in an organised primary care setting.

Key tasks include taking observations (BP, pulse, temperature, SpO2), assisting with treatment room procedures, phlebotomy and ECGs where trained, and updating patient records in the system. Enhanced DBS is required.