Primary Care HCA — Observations & Phlebotomy (Locum)

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

Job summary

Locum Ready in Cannock is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice. The role covers routine clinical duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity to keep the clinic running smoothly.

You will work within an organised primary care team, managing patient flow and assisting clinicians with core tasks. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions, morning and afternoon slots, suitable for long-term block bookings.

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

Clinical observations

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

IT literacy (clinical systems)

Job description

Locum Ready in Cannock is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant to support a GP practice. The role covers routine clinical duties, patient assessments and day-to-day treatment room activity to keep the clinic running smoothly.

You will work within an organised primary care team, managing patient flow and assisting clinicians with core tasks. Ad-hoc or regular weekly sessions, morning and afternoon slots, suitable for long-term block bookings.