Job Description

We are looking for an Experienced HCA with phlebotomy to join our friendly team to work approximately 21 hours per week, covering Monday to Friday, hours to be agreed. This role would work along side our two practice nurses.The ideal applicant should be flexible and able to do overtime as required. The duties include venepuncture (phlebotomy), blood pressure management, administering IM injections, performing ECGs, wound dressings, removal of stitches/clips and health promotion. Training can be provided for additional roles if required.Must be able to keep computerised medical records updated relevant to your caseload. If you have experience or an interest in providing NHS health checks and supporting patients in maintaining a healthy lifestyle (or similar) this may be beneficial in this role.Main duties of the jobVenepunctureECG recordingBP recordingDressings of woundsChaperoning dutiesSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationEmergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checkingManaging clinical wasteRe-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriateAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedEnsuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staffNotifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issuesAbout usWe are a rural dispensing practice with approximately 3180 patients. We have a lead GP and three salaried GP's, a practice manager, two practice nurses, a bank phlebotomist, 3 dispensers and 5 admin staff.We are rated 'Outstanding' with CQC and excellent patient care is important to the whole team.We are set in a beautiful location with views of Corfe Castle.DetailsDate posted06 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberA2438-25-0000Job locationsToms MeadWest StreetCorfe CastleDorsetBH20 5HHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice Nursing team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, GP and/or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:Performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples, ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sampleEnsuring samples are stored in appropriate containersAccurate labelling of all samples to confirm patient identityChecking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patientRecording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with Practice procedureEnsuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.ECG recordingBP recording and reportingDressings of woundsChaperoning dutiesSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationEmergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checkingManaging clinical wasteRe-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriatePreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingEnsuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staffNotifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issuesLiaising with and assisting members of the administrative teamConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice Nursing team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Lead Practice Nurse, GP and/or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:Performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples, ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sampleEnsuring samples are stored in appropriate containersAccurate labelling of all samples to confirm patient identityChecking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patientRecording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with Practice procedureEnsuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.ECG recordingBP recording and reportingDressings of woundsChaperoning dutiesSterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipmentVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recordingSurgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotationEmergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checkingManaging clinical wasteRe-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriatePreparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operationsAssisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-beingUndertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individualHelping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promotedAssisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-beingEnsuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staffNotifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issuesLiaising with and assisting members of the administrative teamConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Qualified in phlebotomy
• Qualified in wound care

• Experience in primary care
• Qualified to carry out NHS Health checks

• Qualified in phlebotomy
• Qualified in wound care

• Experience in primary care
• Qualified to carry out NHS Health checks

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