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The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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Job summary

About Us: We are a friendly and progressive GP surgery serving our patient population in rural North Dorset. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with proven phlebotomy experience to join our clinical team on an as-needed basis.

About the Role: As a Bank HCA, you will support our nursing and clinical team in delivering a range of services to patients. This flexible role is ideal for an experienced HCA looking to pick up shifts around other commitments.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Phlebotomy (essential)
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • ECGs
  • Health checks (NHS Health Checks, new patient checks, etc.)
  • Wound care and dressings (if trained)
  • Support with chronic disease management clinics
  • Accurate data entry and documentation
  • Maintaining clinical stock levels and assisting with infection control

What Were Looking For:

  • Minimum 1 year experience working as an HCA, ideally in a GP or community setting
  • Recent and proven phlebotomy experience (essential)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident using clinical IT systems (SystmOne desirable)
  • A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Relevant HCA qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care)

What We Offer:

  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
  • Supportive and welcoming practice environment
  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
  • Competitive hourly rates

About us

We are a friendly and progressive GP surgery serving our patient population in rural North Dorset. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with proven phlebotomy experience to join our clinical team on an as-needed basis.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.38 to £12.96 an hour excluding uplift for annual leave

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2355-25-0002

Job locations

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Salisbury Road

Shaftesbury

Dorset

SP7 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Experience in undertaking ECGs, blood pressure, urinalysis/samples
  • Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Experience within a health care setting
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and teamworking skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Computer literate
  • Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work under pressure and keep calm
  • Be Flexible and adaptable
  • Full Driving Licence

Desirable

  • Experience in Primary Care
  • Knowledge of System One clinical system
  • Basic First aid knowledge
  • Health & Safety Awareness
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Experience in undertaking ECGs, blood pressure, urinalysis/samples
  • Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Experience within a health care setting
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good organisational and teamworking skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Computer literate
  • Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Able to work under pressure and keep calm
  • Be Flexible and adaptable
  • Full Driving Licence

Desirable

  • Experience in Primary Care
  • Knowledge of System One clinical system
  • Basic First aid knowledge
  • Health & Safety Awareness

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

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


Employer's website

https://blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


Employer's website

https://blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Claire Atkins and Anna Witt

bv.hr@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.38 to £12.96 an hour excluding uplift for annual leave

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2355-25-0002

Job locations

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Salisbury Road

Shaftesbury

Dorset

SP7 8DH


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