Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Health Care Assistant (HCA) – Locum

Location: LS4, Leeds
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Job Type: Locum / Temporary
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (negotiable)
Sessions: AM & PM
System: SystmOne

Job Overview

AppLocum is currently recruiting an experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to provide locum cover at a welcoming GP practice in LS4, Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking for regular locum work within General Practice. The successful candidate will work alongside the practice's clinical team, supporting patients with routine clinical appointments and health checks.

SystmOne experience is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The successful HCA will be responsible for:

• Carrying out routine blood tests and BP checks
• Supporting Long-Term Condition (LTC) reviews
• Conducting NHS Health Checks
• Managing 10-minute blood test and BP appointments
• Conducting 20-minute LTC reviews and NHS Health Checks
• Recording patient observations accurately
• Maintaining clear and accurate patient records
• Using clinical IT systems, including SystmOne
• Communicating effectively with patients and the wider practice team
• Working alongside nursing and clinical staff to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Following practice policies, clinical protocols and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HCA within a GP practice
• SystmOne experience – essential
• Experience carrying out bloods and BP checks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider clinical team
• Professional, caring and patient-focused approach
• Good IT and documentation skills

Working Hours & Availability

The practice requires cover from 8:30am – 5:00pm, although the hours can be negotiated.

Dates available:

• Wednesday 16th September – working alongside the Practice HCA
• Every Thursday and Friday until the end of October

There may be potential for further locum opportunities depending on the practice's ongoing requirements.

Pay

£16.50 per hour

About AppLocum

AppLocum connects healthcare professionals with locum opportunities across the UK, helping clinicians find flexible work that suits their availability and experience.

If you're an experienced HCA with SystmOne experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the link below:

Alternatively, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Referral opportunity: If this role isn't suitable for you but you know an experienced HCA who may be interested, we'd be grateful if you could refer them to us.

Pay: £16.00-£16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person