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University of Bristol

Junior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 14 September 2025

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Job summary

University of Bristol Students Health Service is a GP practice for University students and their dependents. We are looking to recruit a healthcare assistant (HCA) to work 2 days (14 hours) per week (Monday and Tuesday).

We would encourage a visit to the practice to meet the team prior to application.

Main duties of the job

As an HCA you will support the work of the clinical staff and have responsibility for a range of clinical and administrative duties.

This will include

  • Phlebotomy (taking blood)
  • Taking observations
  • Urinalysis
  • Acting as a chaperone for coil clinics
  • Ordering medical supplies

About us

We are a close and friendly primary care practice team that includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, psychologists and other allied professionals at an award winning university health service. Situated within a purpose built practice in a beautiful setting.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,742 to £26,093 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0049-25-0006

Job locations

Beacon House

Queens Road

Bristol

BS8 1TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the whole job description, please see the attached document on this advert. The attached job description will provide all relevant information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the whole job description, please see the attached document on this advert. The attached job description will provide all relevant information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recognised phlebotomy training
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting, ideally as a phlebotomist or healthcare assistant
  • Ability to work on own initiative with a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of the role and when referral is appropriate
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to be flexible in terms of role and responsibilities
  • Awareness of the importance of attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Primary Care setting
  • Knowledge and experience of control of infection policies and procedures, including safe disposal of clinical waste
  • An understanding of the professional roles of other members of the practice team
  • Chaperone training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recognised phlebotomy training
  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting, ideally as a phlebotomist or healthcare assistant
  • Ability to work on own initiative with a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of the role and when referral is appropriate
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to be flexible in terms of role and responsibilities
  • Awareness of the importance of attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Primary Care setting
  • Knowledge and experience of control of infection policies and procedures, including safe disposal of clinical waste
  • An understanding of the professional roles of other members of the practice team
  • Chaperone training

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

University of Bristol

Address

Beacon House

Queens Road

Bristol

BS8 1TH


Employer's website

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University of Bristol

Address

Beacon House

Queens Road

Bristol

BS8 1TH


Employer's website

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Manager

Sarah Windatt

sarah.windatt@nhs.net

01173302720

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,742 to £26,093 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0049-25-0006

Job locations

Beacon House

Queens Road

Bristol

BS8 1TH


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