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Llandaff & Pentrych Surgery

Healthcare Assistant (with Phlebotomy Skills)

The closing date is 11 July 2025

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Job summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with proven phlebotomy experience to join our dynamic clinical team. We have a current list size of over 7,600 patients. Our clinical team consist of 6 Gp's 2 practice nurses & 2 healthcare assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in patient care in a supportive and professional environment.

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Supportive team environment

  • NHS pension scheme / Company pension

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform phlebotomy (venepuncture) procedures safely and efficiently

  • Support nursing and medical staff with patient care

  • Take and record vital signs, observations, and basic assessments

  • Assist with patient mobility and personal care as needed

  • Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of patient records

  • Uphold infection control procedures and confidentiality at all times

  • Administering of Influenza/B12

About us

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with provenphlebotomy experienceto join our dynamic clinical team. We have a current list size of over 7,600 patients. Our clinical team consist of 6 Gp's 2 practice nurses & 2 healthcare assistants.

The main site is based in the heart of Llandaff, with a branch surgery in Pentyrch village. We are very excited at the prospect of moving in to newly built premises on Rhydlafar drive in April 2026. The successful candidate will work across both sites.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3756-25-0001

Job locations

19a High Street

Llandaff

Cardiff

South Glamorgan

CF5 2DY


Pentyrch Surgery

Heol Y Bryn

Pentyrch

Cardiff

CF15 9PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform venepuncture (blood taking) and ensure timely sample handling

Carry out NHS health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and urinalysis

Support the management of chronic disease clinics under clinician direction

Conduct basic wound care and assist with minor procedures

Update and maintain accurate patient records on the clinical system vision

Promote health education and self-care under practice protocols

Ensure infection control procedures and confidentiality

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform venepuncture (blood taking) and ensure timely sample handling

Carry out NHS health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and urinalysis

Support the management of chronic disease clinics under clinician direction

Conduct basic wound care and assist with minor procedures

Update and maintain accurate patient records on the clinical system vision

Promote health education and self-care under practice protocols

Ensure infection control procedures and confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential
  • Recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting
  • Trained and competent in phlebotomy
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience working in general practice or primary care
  • Familiarity with Vision or EMIS clinical systems
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Administer Influenza/B12/Shingles injections
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Person Specification
  • Essential
  • Recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting
  • Trained and competent in phlebotomy
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach

Desirable

  • Desirable:
  • Experience working in general practice or primary care
  • Familiarity with Vision or EMIS clinical systems
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Administer Influenza/B12/Shingles injections

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Llandaff & Pentrych Surgery

Address

19a High Street

Llandaff

Cardiff

South Glamorgan

CF5 2DY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Llandaff & Pentrych Surgery

Address

19a High Street

Llandaff

Cardiff

South Glamorgan

CF5 2DY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

tracey enright

tracey.enright@wales.nhs.uk

02920576675

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3756-25-0001

Job locations

19a High Street

Llandaff

Cardiff

South Glamorgan

CF5 2DY


Pentyrch Surgery

Heol Y Bryn

Pentyrch

Cardiff

CF15 9PY


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