Primary Care Health Care Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within General Practice. Responsibilities include undertaking clinical procedures, monitoring patient observations, and preparing patients for consultations. The role offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with experience in patient monitoring and phlebotomy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring patients and performing basic clinical procedures.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and immunisation protocols.
• Ability to assist with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Undertake basic clinical procedures and monitor patient observations.
• Prepare patients and clinical rooms for consultations.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered healthcare assistant or similar

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – General Practice

Location & Hours

Brighton, East Sussex – Full Time (Locum)

Role Overview

Supporting the clinical team in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care within General Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake basic clinical procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Record and monitor patient observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI).
• Perform phlebotomy in line with practice protocols.
• Carry out ECGs and simple wound care as required.
• Support chronic disease management clinics (diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).
• Undertake NHS Health Checks and new patient checks.
• Support immunisation and vaccination clinics under supervision.
• Prepare patients and clinical rooms for consultations and procedures.
• Assist with administrative and operational duties as directed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered healthcare assistant or similar clinical support role.
• Experience with patient monitoring, phlebotomy, and basic clinical procedures.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and immunisation protocols.
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full time contract with flexible working patterns.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

For further information please contact SCOTT MARSH.