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Hours: 15 hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-1pm
Salary: To be discussed
Due to retirement, West Bridgford Medical Centre requires a Phlebotomist/HCA for 15 hours per week to join their clinical team. We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience.
You will form part of an already established team with strong GP, nursing, and administrative support. The ability to take blood is essential. However, clinical system experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
We are a small, friendly and welcoming 2 partner practice situated on Musters Road in West Bridgford, Nottingham, close to the amenities of West Bridgford Centre.
Our current practice list comprises approximately 5100 patients, and we have a predominately working-age population. We strive to supply quality Primary Care health services to our patients in conjunction with our NHS partners and be responsive and proactive to the needs of our patients.
About Us
For an informal chat regarding the requirements of the role, please call 0115 883 7380 to speak to a member of the team.
Or email
kathryn.west2@nhs.net / christine.wilks@nhs.net / andrea.thorneycroft@nhs.net
Informal visits to the practice can be arranged.
Closing date: 15th April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Date posted: 03 April 2025
Pay scheme
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0045-25-0026
Job Description
Job Title: Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant
Responsible To: Nurse
Job Purpose:
To provide a high-quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population, which includes treatment, screening, preventative care, and patient education by assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical:
* Phlebotomy - Essential
* Blood pressure check
* Patient health checks
* Chaperoning duties
* Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
* Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
* Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
* Surgical equipment re-stocking and stock rotation (excluding vaccines)
* Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care
* Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well-being
* Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
* 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
* Any other duties for which you have undertaken training and peer supervision (e.g., flu vaccinations, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations, dietary advice and dressings, ECGs)
Administration:
* To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
General:
* To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers, and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Control etc.) are implemented and adhered to
* To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
* Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
* Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
* Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
* Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
* Assist with the implementation of standards, guidelines, and policies
Person Specification
Skills Essential:
* Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
* IT skills
* Maintaining patient records
* Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
* Flexible, approachable, and friendly
* Interpersonal skills
Experience Essential:
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working as a Phlebotomist
* Experience of working within General Practice
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable:
* Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant
* Clinical Governance awareness
Behaviours Essential:
* Smart, polite, and confident
* Planning and organising
* Performing under pressure
* Adaptability
* Using initiative and able to work independently
* Team working
* Self-motivated
* Understanding Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential:
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car
* Satisfactory DBS check
Desirable:
* GCSE Mathematics C and GCSE English C or above
Knowledge Desirable:
* Knowledge of SystmOne
* Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
* Skills in management of patients with long-term conditions
* Awareness of patient-specific directions
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: PartnersHealth
Address: West Bridgford Medical Centre, 97 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PX
Employer's website: partnershealth.co.uk
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness
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