Locum Healthcare Assistant - Flexible GP Practice Support

My Internet Support, LLC.; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a GP practice in Newport. You will work with the clinical team on routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

You will help manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery. Previous HCA experience in primary care or NHS is preferred; DBS enhanced is required.

Qualifications

• Prior HCA experience in primary care or the 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

HCA experience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Locum Ready is seeking a Locum Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a GP practice in Newport. You will work with the clinical team on routine procedures, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity.

You will help manage patient flow, assist with core clinical duties and contribute to high-quality care delivery. Previous HCA experience in primary care or NHS is preferred; DBS enhanced is required.