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 job
Venepuncture
ECG recording
BP recording
Dressings of wounds
Chaperoning duties
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Emergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checking
Managing clinical waste
Re-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriate
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
About us
We 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.
Details
Date posted
06 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2438-25-0000
Job locations
Toms Mead
West Street
Corfe Castle
Dorset
BH20 5HH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 sample
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with Practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
ECG recording
BP recording and reporting
Dressings of wounds
Chaperoning duties
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Emergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checking
Managing clinical waste
Re-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriate
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
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 well-being
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Confidentiality
In 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 description
Job responsibilities
The 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 sample
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient
Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with Practice procedure
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
ECG recording
BP recording and reporting
Dressings of wounds
Chaperoning duties
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Emergency equipment and medication vaccine re-stocking and checking
Managing clinical waste
Re-stocking consulting rooms including ordering of stock where appropriate
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
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 well-being
Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Confidentiality
In 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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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