Locum HCA - Primary Care Aide for Observations & Phlebotomy

Locum Ready; Widnes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Widnes. You will assist the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity, helping manage patient flow in a busy primary care environment.

This role involves observations, treatment room support, ECGs, phlebotomy if trained, lifestyle advice and updating patient records. Flexible ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available.

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations (BP, pulse, temp, SpO2).
• Support treatment room procedures.
• Phlebotomy and sample handling if trained.
• Complete ECGs and routine patient assessments.
• Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion.

Skills

HCA experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical observations

Communication

IT competence

Tools

Clinical system software

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Widnes. You will assist the clinical team with routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity, helping manage patient flow in a busy primary care environment.

This role involves observations, treatment room support, ECGs, phlebotomy if trained, lifestyle advice and updating patient records. Flexible ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available.