Locum HCA: Primary Care Patient Assessments & Observations

My Internet Support, LLC.; Greater London; 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 Hampton. This on-site locum role helps manage patient flow and assists with day-to-day treatment room activity, ensuring high-quality care delivery.

You will perform observations, assist with ECGs and phlebotomy where trained, and keep patient records up to date. Flexible hours include ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions, with DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or NHS.
• Phlebotomy experience desirable.
• Comfortable performing clinical observations.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations including BP, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Support 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

HCA experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical observations

Communication skills

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Clinical system software

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice in Hampton. This on-site locum role helps manage patient flow and assists with day-to-day treatment room activity, ensuring high-quality care delivery.

You will perform observations, assist with ECGs and phlebotomy where trained, and keep patient records up to date. Flexible hours include ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions, with DBS clearance required.