Job summary
We are looking for an Experienced Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to
join our friendly team at The Westbank Practice.
Approx 25.50 hours 08.30-5.30 Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
Salary dependant on experience.
We are looking for an experienced HCA/Phlebotomist who is well
organised, has good administration skills and competent IT (Information
Technology) knowledge. The ability to be resourceful to support the efficient
day to day running of the nursing team will be necessary.
Please see job specification for full clinical requirements.
If you feel this may be the job for you, youre welcome to arrange an
informal visit.
Main duties of the job
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery
of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering
care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare
assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
About us
The Westbank Practice is a busy growing practice providing care and support for approximately 9,000 patients across our Exminster and Starcross surgeries. We are a teaching practice with Registrars, F2s and Medical Students on rotation.
Our clinical team consists of four GP partners, four salaried GPs, one Paramedic, four Practice Nurses, two health care assistants and one phlebotomist.
Beautifully located on the outskirts of Exeter, we are looking for a dynamic HCA to join our team and help meet the needs of our growing population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery
of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering
care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare
assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery
of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering
care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare
assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- - Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- - Strong IT skills
- - Clear, polite telephone manner
- - Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- - Good interpersonal skills
- - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- - System one
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- - Venepuncture
- - New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- - Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- - Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- - ECGs
- - Chaperone procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- - Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- - Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- - Ear syringing certification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a primary care environment
- - Experience of working with the general public
- - Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- - Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- - Strong IT skills
- - Clear, polite telephone manner
- - Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- - Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- - Good interpersonal skills
- - Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- - Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- - System one
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- - Venepuncture
- - New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- - Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- - Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- - ECGs
- - Chaperone procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- - Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- - Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
- - Ear syringing certification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a primary care environment
- - Experience of working with the general public
- - Experience of working in a healthcare setting
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.