HCA / Phlebotomist

Job description

Job responsibilities

REPORTS TO:

• PRACTICE NURSES (Clinically)
• PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS: 20-30 hours -flexible

Job summary:

We are looking for a caring, compassionate, experienced and already trained Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant to be part of our dedicated and hard working nursing team.

Working closely with and under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

The majority of this role will consist of venepuncture for routine and urgent samples.

Essential clinical duties

• Venepuncture
• INR POC testing
• Sample handling
• BP, BMI
• Basic observations

Desirable

ECGs

Wound care and dressings

Flu vaccination support

Chronic disease clinic support

New Patient Health checks

Other responsibilities include the following:

Act as a chaperone when required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Proficiency in IT, including basic software packages such as Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Experience in the use of our clinical system - System One.
• Experience in the use of our INR POC system -INR Star.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team
• A caring, empathetic, and patient-centred approach to healthcare
• Willingness and ability to undergo training and continuously develop skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous or current Phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience with the use of our clinical system - SystmOne

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 Park Surgery

Address

2a - 4 Alexandra Road

Great Yarmouth

NR30 2HW

Employer's website

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