Locum HCA – Primary Care (Northolt)

Locum Ready; Northolt; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Northolt. The role involves assisting with routine clinical duties, patient assessments and day‑to‑day treatment room activity within a structured primary care setting.

You’ll work to manage patient flow, support the clinical team and contribute to high‑quality care delivery. The practice provides strong support and clear guidance to ensure sessions run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in a primary care setting or the NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable carrying out clinical observations.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Basic IT competence for clinical system documentation.

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

ECGs

Patient interaction

IT literacy

DBS check

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Northolt. The role involves assisting with routine clinical duties, patient assessments and day‑to‑day treatment room activity within a structured primary care setting.

You’ll work to manage patient flow, support the clinical team and contribute to high‑quality care delivery. The practice provides strong support and clear guidance to ensure sessions run smoothly.