Job summary
Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist
St Wulfstan Surgery - rated Outstanding by CQC
We are seeking to recruit a new Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HCA to join our busy team.
This is an exciting time for the practice and the successful candidate will
have a fantastic opportunity to use their skills to further develop this role
whilst providing a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
- Perform phlebotomy, BP checks, wound care, administer injections and vaccinations, diabetic foot checks and health checks and assist with procedures as directed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
About us
About us
At St Wulfstan Surgery, we are committed to providing
exceptional healthcare services to our patients. We are rated Outstanding by
the Care Quality Commission
In 2024, we were delighted to be named by the Health Service
Journal as Primary and Community Provider of the Year. This is a prestigious
national award and reflects the quality of work done by the whole practice
team.
Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centred
care with a focus on excellence. As a member of our team, you will have the
opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Southam is a lovely market town in South Warwickshire, only
10 minutes drive from Leamington Spa and 20 minutes from Coventry and Banbury.
We serve a wonderful community and treasure the great
working relationship we have with our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HCA/Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including:
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Height and weight monitoring (incl BMI)
- Flu vaccinations (under PSD)
- Wound care
- Frailty Checks
- NHS Health Checks
- Injections (under PSD)
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Chaperoning duties
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Checking emergency equipment (defibrillator, oxygen and emergency box)
- Checking medical equipment
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Cleaning blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing
- Re-stocking clinical rooms
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HCA/Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including:
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Height and weight monitoring (incl BMI)
- Flu vaccinations (under PSD)
- Wound care
- Frailty Checks
- NHS Health Checks
- Injections (under PSD)
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Chaperoning duties
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Checking emergency equipment (defibrillator, oxygen and emergency box)
- Checking medical equipment
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Cleaning blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing
- Re-stocking clinical rooms
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting, with proficiency in HCA practice and patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting, with proficiency in HCA practice and patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in phlebotomy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
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.
