Part Time Phlebotomist or HCA ( 1 Year fixed Term)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Closing date is 23 8 2025
• Interview Date is 3 9 2025

The following are the core responsibilities of the primary care health care assistant.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, or embark on extensive training in order to undertake new responsibilities, due to the shifting nature of secondary care services into primary care; this will be dependent upon factors such as GP contractual requirements, workload and staffing levels.

Phlebotomy. Venepuncture as instructed by Doctor or Senior Nurse. Complete necessary path lab request forms and consign to path lab using ICE software. Input data on practice based computer system (PCS). Safe waste disposal of sharps etc

Blood pressure checks. Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or senior nurse

Smoking Cessation information and advice as per NHS Bradford and Airedale protocol

24 Hour BP monitoring Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or senior nurse

Arrange Home loan BP administration as per protocol

Urine checks (dips, pregnancy testing, etc) overseen by clinician

NHS Health Checks. Input all data (information) onto practice computer system using health status prompts template. Record all significant chronic diseases (ie diabetes/coronary heart disease, respiratory disease) and arrange follow up by doctor or senior nurse in appropriate practice pathway (as necessary)

Carers. Identify carers (record information onto computer system). Undertake Carer health checks Signpost carers on to the Carer Link Worker for Bradford Carers Support

Long Term Condition reviews Perform blood pressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or senior nurse

Data Input administration ( using GP computer system to record all activity)

Contribute to practice incentive targets. To play proactive role in gathering clinical data either planned or opportunistically for QOF ( quality and outcomes framework) and PCN Investment and improvement framework as well as LES - local enhanced service markers

Contribute to practice achievement of the CQC standards

Stock Control and Room Management. Order path lab and cytology stock and medical supplies as required. Order stock for doctors and nurses room (gloves, cotton wool, urine testing kits, plasters, sharps bins etc) and ensure rooms are ready for use at all times. To include monthly Emergency Drug Bag monitoring/replacement of stock

Data Quality, Confidentiality and GDPR. Possess working knowledge of practice computer system and simple trouble shooting techniques. Report of problems to IT helpdesk. Be Knowledgeable of Information Governance and Data Quality Principles (including Data protection act, Freedom of Information and Access to health Records. Must check email inbox daily. Manage tasks within System one daily and access practice intranet staff pages daily

DMARD monitoring desirable reporting and undertake blood testing as per practice guidelines

Prediabetes monitoring

Theatre Assistant & chaperone contraceptive Implant and IUCD insertions

Patient information leaflets distribution. Issue leaflets to provide back up information regarding health promotion and lifestyle as necessary

Attend practice meetings and undertake training as necessitates the position

Incidents & Risk management. Report all incidents or equipment faults to Practice Manager or Senior nurse. At all times adhere to company policies to ensure risk kept to minimum

Housekeeping General tidying

Incidentals. Tea and coffee duties as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C English and maths
• Qualified phlebotomy trained ( certificate required)
• Experience of phlebotomy
• System one experience

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Blood pressures
• ECG
• General HCA in general practice
• Knowledge of system one

Experience

Essential

• Must have 6 month experience of working as either HCA or phlebotomist in General practice environment
• Working knowledge of S1
• Ability to adhere to clinical governance policy and procedure
• Work within scope of the role and qualifications
• Knowledge of Infection prevention control policy ( eg Donning and doffing , clinical waste regulations etc)

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice preferred
• Good Sense of Humour

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 Rockwell And Wrose Practice

Address

Rockwell Medical Centre

2 Summerfield Road,Thorpe Edge

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD10 8DP

Employer's website

https://rockwellandwrosepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)