We’re recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a GP-led Primary Care Unit service. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient care within a GP-streaming pathway linked to A&E.
Why this role stands out
Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend
Regular weekly shifts available, with flexibility around the days you can offer
Primarily weekday evening and weekend work
Opportunity to work mainly from one location, with flexibility across both sites welcomed
Work alongside GPs and fellow HCAs in an established urgent-care setting
Competitive rate, expected to align with Band 4 level
The role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support patients redirected from A&E into a GP/HCA-led pathway. You’ll carry out core clinical duties, monitor and record patient observations, recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately, while maintaining accurate clinical records and working safely within your scope of practice. Available shift patterns include:
Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm to 10pm
What you’ll need
Recent experience in a GP practice, PCN, urgent care, community service or similar clinical environment
Demonstrable, recently used competency in phlebotomy/venepuncture and ECG recording, supported by practical observation and formal sign-off
Experience of basic wound care and taking full clinical observations
A sound understanding of NEWS2, patient deterioration and appropriate escalation
Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical record keeping
Confidence managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role
Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced service
Confidence using electronic patient record systems, with EMIS experience highly desirable
Desirable skills include suture removal, steri-strip application, Care Certificate completion and additional primary care competencies.
Why work with Leaders in Care?
Access to specialist healthcare opportunities not always advertised elsewhere
Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector
Straightforward, supportive guidance throughout registration and compliance
A personal, professional service focused on finding the right role for you
Interested?
To apply or find out more, email (url removed) or call Georgia on (phone number removed).
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Refer a successful candidate to Leaders in Care and you could receive a £500 referral bonus once they have been successfully placed
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour