Job summary
We have a maternity leave vacancy for a phlebotomist/HCA at Lyngford Park Surgery until November 2026.
We are a highly rated GP surgery based in the Priorswood
area of Taunton with a practice list of 6400 patients. Our premises are
excellent, with a newly built extension 3 large treatment rooms, 9 clinic
rooms, staff room, downstairs tea bar and ample on site free parking.
A teaching practice, with GP registrars, medical and nurse
students there is opportunity for clinical skills advancement and training with
monthly educational/clinical/nurse team meetings.
Reporting to and supported by the senior practice nurse you will
work alongside our GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and Nursing Team.
This is a temporary position for a minimum of 24 hours a
week:
Monday 08:20-14:20
Wednesday 08:20-14:20
Thursday 08:20-14:20
Friday 08:20-14:20
Additional hours are negotiable depending on your skill set.
We offer a competitive salary based on
competencies/qualifications and experience.
Main duties of the job
You will require certificated phlebotomy skills and experience to be considered for this role and able to work the shifts required.
About us
Lyngford Park
Surgery is a well organised practice on the outskirts of Taunton town. The practice
multidisciplinary team includes 5 GPs (3 GP partners), 2
practice nurses, trainee nurse associate, 2 clinical pharmacists and
pharmacy technician, plus reception and admin team. We have additional
healthcare professionals who work on site with us providing a range of services
from physiotherapy, MSK and a paediatric mental health support worker.
The practice is
well regarded and supportive of continuing professional development.
We use EMIS as
our clinical software and full training will be given if required.
We are an
inclusive team, starting each day at 8:20 with a 10 minute huddle in reception for all
clinicians and non-clinical staff. Hold monthly team and multidisciplinary team
meetings and away days. In July we hosted a practice open day for patients and
the local community in conjunction with the Patient Participation Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities for HCA role:
Assisting in and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs e.g. venepuncture, temperature, height and weight, body mass index, blood pressure, ECG, wound care such as dressings and suture removal
- Obtaining specimens e.g. urine testing as instructed and completing appropriate laboratory forms
- Administering flu vaccinations and any other agreed injections
- Assisting GPs while patients undergo minor surgery
- Participating in anti-coagulation monitoring
- Promoting healthy lifestyle advice
- Conducting patient registration medicals
- INR monitoring service and use of INR Star software
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Ensuring practice nurse is advised of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Maintaining GP and nurse rooms, stocking and rotating items as required and maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the Practice Infection Control and Cold Chain protocol, guidelines and policies
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by a clinician
- Other duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities for HCA role:
Assisting in and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs e.g. venepuncture, temperature, height and weight, body mass index, blood pressure, ECG, wound care such as dressings and suture removal
- Obtaining specimens e.g. urine testing as instructed and completing appropriate laboratory forms
- Administering flu vaccinations and any other agreed injections
- Assisting GPs while patients undergo minor surgery
- Participating in anti-coagulation monitoring
- Promoting healthy lifestyle advice
- Conducting patient registration medicals
- INR monitoring service and use of INR Star software
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Ensuring practice nurse is advised of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Maintaining GP and nurse rooms, stocking and rotating items as required and maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the Practice Infection Control and Cold Chain protocol, guidelines and policies
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by a clinician
- Other duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Phlebotomy qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Keyboard skills
- Experience in entering data into clinical computer system
- Experience in primary care
Desirable
- Healthcare Assistant qualification
- Nurse Associate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills
- Aware of the need for confidentiality and information governance
Desirable
- Experience working as a phlebotomist, Healthcare Assistant or Nurse Associate in a primary care setting
- Ability to work to protocol and understanding of guidelines
- An interest in infection control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Phlebotomy qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Keyboard skills
- Experience in entering data into clinical computer system
- Experience in primary care
Desirable
- Healthcare Assistant qualification
- Nurse Associate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills
- Aware of the need for confidentiality and information governance
Desirable
- Experience working as a phlebotomist, Healthcare Assistant or Nurse Associate in a primary care setting
- Ability to work to protocol and understanding of guidelines
- An interest in infection control
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.
