Job summary
Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with Phlebotomy Experience
Are you an experiencedHealthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skillslooking for flexible work across our community services?
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking proactive and motivatedBank HCAs with Phlebotomist experienceto support our clinics and community teams.
You will play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality patient care through effective blood collection, assisting with patient support, and helping to maintain continuity of service. This includes coveringad-hoc weekday shiftsto help managebacklogs and shortfallswithin the service.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (ad-hoc weekday shifts)
Locations: Community-based (Clinic and Domiciliary Settings)
- Chalkhill Community Centre Wembley HA9 9FX
- Hillside Primary Care Centre - , London NW10 8RY
- Willesden Centre for Health & Care - Robson Ave, London NW10 3RY
- Wembley Centre for Health and Care - Wembley HA0 4UZ
Main duties of the job
- Perform venepuncture efficiently and accurately in clinic and home-visit settings (target: one patient every 8 minutes within the clinic).
- Support clinical teams with basic patient care duties in line with your HCA competencies.
- Assist in managing ad-hoc cover to ensure service continuity during peak periods or staffing shortfalls.
- Deliver care in accordance with CLCH policies, guidelines, and competencies, as delegated by the Phlebotomy Team Lead or Locality Manager.
- Accurately complete documentation and ensure timely entry of activity data onto clinical systems.
- Report any changes in a patient's condition to the Team Leader or senior phlebotomist on duty.
- Promote health education and self-care during patient interactions.
- Adhere to Data Protection, confidentiality, and infection prevention standards at all times.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- ECDL certificate
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies.
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
- ECDL certificate
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy
- An awareness of risk management.
- Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local health needs strategies.
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
