Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at Blacketts Medical Practice to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver, and assist clinical staff, in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education. 34 hours per week over 4 days. Monday 7.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday 8.00am to 5.00pm Wednesday 8.00am to 5.00pm Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Main duties of the job - Undertake phlebotomy. - Complete NHS health checks. - Support the Practice Nurse team with health promotion programmes. - Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. - Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and 24-hour ECGs, advising patients accordingly. - Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics. - Carry out BMI checks as directed. - Act as a chaperone as required. - Carry out ECGs as requested. - Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. - Provide support during minor operation clinics/vasectomy clinics as required. - Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session. - Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control policy. - Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. - Assist in the Mental health and Learning Disability clinics. - Fridge temperature logger monitoring as required. About us We are a successful practice with a list size of around 11,500 patients. We have 5 partners and 3 salaried doctors, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, an excellent nursing team and a stable, friendly and efficient administration team. We score highly for QOF and were rated "good" in our last CQC inspection. We are a SystmOne practice. We have spacious purpose-built premises in the centre of Darlington, which also houses private physiotherapy and chiropody services. Our space means that we are able to provide rooms for social prescribers, midwives and mental health workers, which enables us to work closely with them to provide excellent patient care. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5276-25-0001 Job locations 63-65 Bondgate Darlington DL3 7JR Job description Job responsibilities - Undertake phlebotomy. - Complete NHS health checks. - Support the Practice Nurse team with health promotion programmes. - Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. - Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and 24-hour ECGs, advising patients accordingly. - Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics. - Carry out BMI checks as directed. - Act as a chaperone as required. - Carry out ECGs as requested. - Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. - Provide support during minor operation clinics/vasectomy clinics as required. - Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session. - Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control policy. - Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. - Assist in the Mental health and Learning Disability clinics. - Fridge temperature logger monitoring as required. Job description Job responsibilities - Undertake phlebotomy. - Complete NHS health checks. - Support the Practice Nurse team with health promotion programmes. - Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. - Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring and 24-hour ECGs, advising patients accordingly. - Support the Practice Nurses with the management of chronic disease clinics. - Carry out BMI checks as directed. - Act as a chaperone as required. - Carry out ECGs as requested. - Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. - Provide support during minor operation clinics/vasectomy clinics as required. - Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session. - Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control policy. - Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. - Assist in the Mental health and Learning Disability clinics. - Fridge temperature logger monitoring as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Phlebotomy Training Desirable NVQ in Health and Social Care Experience Essential Experience of working as a Phlebotomist or Healthcare Assistant Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Awareness of infection prevention and control guidelines Desirable Good IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Phlebotomy Training Desirable NVQ in Health and Social Care Experience Essential Experience of working as a Phlebotomist or Healthcare Assistant Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Awareness of infection prevention and control guidelines Desirable Good IT skills 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 Blacketts Medical Practice Address 63-65 Bondgate Darlington DL3 7JR Employer's website https://www.blackettsmedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)