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Frome Medical Practice

Bank Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Frome Medical Practice is looking for a Bank Health Care Assistant experienced in phlebotomy to join our team!

Main duties of the job

With a focus mainly on phlebotomy, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a caring nature, and a passion for helping others. Applications from candidates with NVQ Level 3 welcomed. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

This is a bank, zero hours contract and the hours are flexible with mutual agreement.

You must have settled status in the UK to be able to apply for this job. We are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, welcoming and supportive team providing primary care, at Frome Medical Practice. We are a single site practice and Primary Care Network in our own right with a patient population of just under 30,000. We have received National Awards for Sustainability and our Green Impact work and have also been nationally recognised for our outstanding Health Connections (social prescribing) programme, which is based in the practice.We have strong relationships with our local community and local healthcare providers and are situated next to the local community hospital.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and actively strive to create an environment that supports individuals with disabilities, promotes accessibility, and ensures that everyone can thrive in our organisation. If you have a disability and need support with your application please get in touch at: somicb.frome.hr@nhs.net

We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.73 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2985-24-0000

Job locations

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. Patients may be nervous about having their blood taken, so you have to reassure them and put them at ease.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. Patients may be nervous about having their blood taken, so you have to reassure them and put them at ease.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake.
  • Minimum GCSE level 4 (Grade C) in English or Maths (or equivalent)

Skills & knowledge

Essential

  • Competent computer skills
  • Willing to develop skills and undertake training
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a primary care or similar setting, such as outpatients
  • Knowledge and experience of basic clinical procedures
  • Experience working within a fast-pace environment

Desirable

  • Using clinical information systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good team player and able to work on own initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexible approach to working
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake.
  • Minimum GCSE level 4 (Grade C) in English or Maths (or equivalent)

Skills & knowledge

Essential

  • Competent computer skills
  • Willing to develop skills and undertake training
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within a primary care or similar setting, such as outpatients
  • Knowledge and experience of basic clinical procedures
  • Experience working within a fast-pace environment

Desirable

  • Using clinical information systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good team player and able to work on own initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexible approach to working

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

Frome Medical Practice

Address

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frome Medical Practice

Address

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

somicb.frome.hr@nhs.net

01373301303

Details

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.73 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2985-24-0000

Job locations

Frome Medical Centre

Enos Way

Frome

BA11 2FH


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