HCA/Phlebotomist

Job overview

About the roleWe are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our friendly practice team. You will provide phlebotomy and a range of routine HCA services, supporting our clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Why work with us?You will be joining a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. We offer a friendly working environment, varied and rewarding work, and opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the role.

Job description

Main duties

• Carry out phlebotomy and routine patient observations, including blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
• Undertake ECGs, NHS Health Checks and basic health monitoring, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Support long-term condition reviews and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow infection prevention and confidentiality procedures.
• Work closely with the wider clinical team to provide safe, caring and patient-focused care.
• Assist with other appropriate HCA duties in line with training, competence and practice needs.

Job responsibilities

ob Purpose

To support the clinical team in providing high-quality, safe and effective care to patients of the practice.

The post holder will undertake phlebotomy and a range of Healthcare Assistant duties appropriate to their level of training and competence. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary practice team, contributing to health promotion, long-term condition monitoring, preventative care and the efficient running of treatment room services.

The post holder will work within agreed practice policies, protocols and procedures and will recognise and work within the limits of their professional competence.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesPhlebotomy

• Undertake venepuncture for patients in accordance with practice procedures.
• Confirm patient identity and ensure the correct blood tests have been requested.
• Prepare, label and handle specimens accurately and safely.
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported appropriately.
• Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients who become unwell during or following venepuncture.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures undertaken.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels of phlebotomy equipment and report shortages as required.

Healthcare Assistant Duties

Subject to appropriate training, assessment of competence and practice requirements, duties may include:

• Blood pressure measurement and monitoring.
• Height, weight and BMI measurements.
• Pulse and other basic physiological observations.
• Urinalysis and collection/preparation of specimens.
• NHS Health Checks, where appropriately trained.
• ECG recording.
• Monitoring associated with long-term conditions in accordance with practice protocols.
• Diabetic foot checks, where trained and competent.
• Simple wound care and dressing changes, where appropriately trained.
• Removal of sutures or clips, where appropriately trained.
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice within agreed protocols.
• Smoking status recording and appropriate signposting.
• Assisting clinicians with procedures and examinations where required.
• Chaperoning patients in accordance with the practice chaperone policy.
• Preparing clinical rooms and equipment for surgeries, clinics and procedures.
• Undertaking other clinical observations or procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment.

Any additional clinical duties will only be undertaken where the employee has