Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Normanton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Part time Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant: 16 - 20 hours per week.

Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venipuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or Practice Nurse, as well as performing blood pressure checks and other HCA related duties.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Phlebotomy: Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures - Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
2. ECG recording.
3. Diabetic Foot Checks.
4. Urinalysis.
5. Basic Dressings.
6. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording.
7. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions.
8. Assisting in the assessment of health and well-being.
9. Provide lifestyle advice.
10. Weight monitoring.
11. Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
12. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to deal with confidential information and follow set processes.

Good team player.

High attention to detail.

Reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking.

Other HCA related duties in accordance with practice protocols.

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

About us

We are a busy small practice and now seeking a Health Care Assistant trained in Phlebotomy to start as soon as possible. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work with the practice team to meet the needs of our patient population and support the delivery of our services.

Approximately 5400 patients.

Friendly 2 partner practice with 2 nurses and excellent admin support.

Purpose-built premises in Normanton.

Car parking available.

Clinical system: System 1.

See www.thenewlandsurgery.co.uk for further details of the Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades A to C.
• Venipuncture Training Certificate.
• HCA related certification.
• Ability to do overtime.

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.