Job summary
We are seeking an experienced HCA/Phlebotomist to join our busy and friendly team for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. The Three Spires Medical Practice has approximately 18,000 patients and is situated in Truro city.
We have up to 32 hours available (over four days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Your earliest start will be 7.00 am and the latest finish will be 5.30 pm.
Primarily assisting in our 'see and treat' Dermatology service, you will also be involved with providing health care services and venepuncture.
Main duties of the job
Ideally you will have minor operations experience as you will be assisting in our Dermatology clinics (a 'see and treat' service). You will also be an experienced HCA / Phlebotomist with excellent venepuncture skills and the ability to carry out a range of duties including INR, administering flu injections, urinalysis, diabetic foot checks, BP monitoring and measuring/monitoring ECGs.
About us
The Three Spires Medical Practice is a large, forward-thinking GP Practice with a friendly team (comprising 20 GPs, a team of 7 nurses and 13 HCAs and our own physiotherapy team), who look after approximately 18,000 patients in and around Truro City.
We are a training practice which means that you may have medical students observing and participating in your clinical sessions.
No two days are the same and a shift is never dull!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the nurse team, providing care for patients as directed by the practice nurse or GP; the post holder will be required to use their own initiative but must be able to recognise their own limitations and seek guidance where necessary.
Dermatology practice includes:
Assisting the Consultant Dermatologist or GPwSI in dermatology clinics either in the consulting room or the minor operations theatre.
Clinical practice includes:
Phlebotomy and preparation of specimens for investigation; Electrocardiogram (ECG) recording; urinanalysis; measuring and recording blood pressure, temperature, weight, height; undertaking foot checks for diabetes patients; flu immunisations; chaperoning GPs as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with the nurse team, providing care for patients as directed by the practice nurse or GP; the post holder will be required to use their own initiative but must be able to recognise their own limitations and seek guidance where necessary.
Dermatology practice includes:
Assisting the Consultant Dermatologist or GPwSI in dermatology clinics either in the consulting room or the minor operations theatre.
Clinical practice includes:
Phlebotomy and preparation of specimens for investigation; Electrocardiogram (ECG) recording; urinanalysis; measuring and recording blood pressure, temperature, weight, height; undertaking foot checks for diabetes patients; flu immunisations; chaperoning GPs as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in HCA or Health and Social Care.
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths (or Literacy / Numeracy at Level 2 or above).
- - Fully trained in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- - Fully trained in assisting in minor procedures.
Experience
Essential
- - Experienced phlebotomist.
- - Experience of working in primary care.
- - Experience of working unsupervised.
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a GP practice
Skills
Essential
- - Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent IT skills
- - Uses initiative
- - Able to prioritise
Abilities
Essential
- - Is confident and enthusiastic
- - Can be flexible and a team player
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in HCA or Health and Social Care.
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths (or Literacy / Numeracy at Level 2 or above).
- - Fully trained in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- - Fully trained in assisting in minor procedures.
Experience
Essential
- - Experienced phlebotomist.
- - Experience of working in primary care.
- - Experience of working unsupervised.
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a GP practice
Skills
Essential
- - Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent IT skills
- - Uses initiative
- - Able to prioritise
Abilities
Essential
- - Is confident and enthusiastic
- - Can be flexible and a team player
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.
