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Haringey GP Federation Locum HCA
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Job Title: Locum Health Care Assistant (HCA) Enhanced Access Hubs
Service: Enhanced Access Hubs
Location: Queenswood Medical Practice / Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre / Bounds Green Group Practice / Westbury Medical Practice / Crouch Hall Road Surgery / Havergal Surgery
Reports to: Service Manager
Accountable to: Clinical Lead
Contract Type: Locum (sessional)
Pay: £20/hr
Main duties of the job
The Locum Health Care Assistant will deliver high-quality, patient centred care across the Enhanced Access Hubs service. The Enhanced Access Hubs provides evening and weekend primary care appointments on behalf of all Haringey GP practices ensuring patients have extended access to routine and same-day care outside of normal GP hours. Operating across multiple hub sites covering the West, Central and East neighbourhoods, the service supports a wide range of primary care activity including GP, ANP, nursing and HCA clinics.
The aim of this post is to enhance clinical capacity within the Hubs, supporting increased access to routine care, improving early identification and monitoring of long-term conditions, and ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality assessments. The postholder will contribute directly to system priorities such as early intervention, preventative health, reduction of health inequalities, and improved continuity for patients who may find it challenging to attend daytime appointments.
About us
We provide a range of services in Haringey including those which are best delivered by Primary Care at scale; integrated services, working with partners in our local borough partnership; and support services including back-office support, workforce and training and some shared staffing clinical teams. We also currently manage two local GP practices and lead Haringey Training hub.
We are a relatively young organisation which has grown quickly both in scope and reputation. We are committed to providing high quality care and pride ourselves on being innovative and able to mobilise projects quickly. We are a friendly team that works together and supports each other to provide excellent services in Haringey
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
U0002-26-0040
Job locations
48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver NHS Health Checks in line with national standards and hub protocols.
Perform phlebotomy, venesection, and prepare laboratory samples ensuring correct labelling and timely dispatch.
Record accurate clinical data on EMIS and use appropriate templates (Ardens/LTC templates).
Ensure clinical areas are stocked, cleaned and maintained to infection-control standards.
Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Lead or Service Manager.
Follow all CQC, IPC, health and safety and medicines-management procedures.
Ensure personal competencies are up to date in line with scope of practice.
Complete LTC monitoring including:
oDiabetes foot checks (per NICE/DES standards)
oBlood pressure, pulse and cardiovascular risk recording
oCOPD checks (including inhaler technique review and smoking status support)
- CKD monitoring (urine ACR, BP, lifestyle risk assessment)
- Hypertension follow-up checks
- Be a knowledgeable resource for LTC care and escalations.
Job responsibilities
Deliver NHS Health Checks in line with national standards and hub protocols.
Perform phlebotomy, venesection, and prepare laboratory samples ensuring correct labelling and timely dispatch.
Record accurate clinical data on EMIS and use appropriate templates (Ardens/LTC templates).
Ensure clinical areas are stocked, cleaned and maintained to infection-control standards.
Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Lead or Service Manager.
Follow all CQC, IPC, health and safety and medicines-management procedures.
Ensure personal competencies are up to date in line with scope of practice.
Complete LTC monitoring including:
oDiabetes foot checks (per NICE/DES standards)
oBlood pressure, pulse and cardiovascular risk recording
oCOPD checks (including inhaler technique review and smoking status support)
- CKD monitoring (urine ACR, BP, lifestyle risk assessment)
- Hypertension follow-up checks
- Be a knowledgeable resource for LTC care and escalations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grade C and above (or equivalent).
- Health and social Care qualifications such as Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or 3.
- Good understanding of spoken and written English
- Desire to develop skills and qualifications under continuous professional development.
- Trained in Phlebotomy
- BLS and AED trained
Desirable
- Knowledgeable use of the clinical system EMIS
- Experience in a Patient facing role
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grade C and above (or equivalent).
- Health and social Care qualifications such as Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or 3.
- Good understanding of spoken and written English
- Desire to develop skills and qualifications under continuous professional development.
- Trained in Phlebotomy
- BLS and AED trained
Desirable
- Knowledgeable use of the clinical system EMIS
- Experience in a Patient facing role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Haringey GP Federation
Address
48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Haringey GP Federation
Address
48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Joshua Cobbson
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20 an hour
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
U0002-26-0040
Job locations
48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY
United Kingdom
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