Locum HCA – Primary Care Support & Observations (Bolton)

Locum Ready; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to work with a GP practice in Bolton. The role focuses on supporting the clinical team with patient observations, routine treatment room activity and day-to-day care.

You will manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery in an organised primary care environment. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or 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

BP monitoring

ECG

Phlebotomy

Patient care

IT literacy

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to work with a GP practice in Bolton. The role focuses on supporting the clinical team with patient observations, routine treatment room activity and day-to-day care.

You will manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery in an organised primary care environment. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions available.