Job Description

Darwen Healthlink is looking to recruit an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Phlebotomist to join our nursing team.
Previous experience in working in a GP setting is desirable; however, applications will also be considered from candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills gained through alternative healthcare experience.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player, and be able to assist colleagues to ensure the highest possible standard of care is provided to our registered patients.
Good IT skills are required, and knowledge of EMIS Web would be desirable. The post holder must also be willing to undertake any training required to further develop their skills and competencies.
This role is offered on 20 hour per week basis as follows

• Monday 14:00pm-18:00pm
• Tuesday 13:30pm -17:30pm
• Wednesday 14:00pm - 18:00pm
• Thursday 14:00pm -18:00pm
• Friday 08:00am - 12:00pm

Main duties of the job

• Providing a phlebotomy service, ensuring the correct labelling and handling of blood samples in accordance with practice procedures.
• Undertaking Blood Pressure and pulse checks
• Supporting the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out ECG's
• Acting as a chaperone
• Supporting weight management and healthy lifestyle advice.
• Carry out pre-diabetic checks and undertaking diabetic foot checks in line with practice protocols
• Managing vaccine cold-chain storage, monitoring, and recording in line with practice policy.
• Restocking consumables, vaccines, oxygen and emergency drug boxes ensuring appropriate stock rotation and expiry date checks.
• Supporting the collection and collation of data related to patient health and well being needs.
• Supporting and undertaking Learning Disability Health Checks
• Undertaking Patient NHS Health checks
• Urinalysis
• Administering Influenza, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Vitamin B12 injections in accordance with practice protocols and Patient Specific Directions (PSD)
• Ensure that clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy.
• Supporting the administrative team to achieve QOF targets and Local Enhanced Service Specification.

About us
Darwen Healthlink is a forward thinking, GP practice situated within a purpose-built Heath Centre in the heart of the West Pennine Moors. The practice benefits from excellent transport links with easy access via train, bus or care and is conveniently reached via the A666 from Bolton or Blackburn, or from junction 4 of the M65 motorway.
We are a well-established training practice and high QOF achiever, committed to delivering a high level of patient care within a supportive and collaborative environment, and are proud members of the Darwen PCN and the Blackburn with Darwen LPC Federation.
Darwen Healthlink is a busy, friendly and expanding practice with 4 GP Partners providing a caring service to a population of approximately 15,000 registered patients. To support our future plans and service development, we are seeking a Health Care Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our clinical team.
Our clinical team consists of

• 4 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GP's
• 1 ARRS GP
• 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 1 Mental Health Practitioner
• 2 Clinical Pharmacists
• 1 Pharmacy Technician
• 3 Practice Nurses
• 1 Healthcare Assistant
• 1 Phlebotomist

They are supported by a Practice Manager, Office Supervisor, Practice Operations Assistant and an efficient and professional adminstrative team, which has recieved training in care navigation and workflow management.
Details
Date posted
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2060-26-0001
Job locations
Darwen Health Centre
James Street West
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PY
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
• Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
• Be an integral part of the general practice team
• Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
• Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
• Work within national and local protocols where these exist
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
• Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
• Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education
• Be an integral part of the general practice team
• Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
• Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy
• Work within national and local protocols where these exist
• Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
• Support the administrative team on an as-required basis
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Care Certificate or equivalent qualification (such as Level 2 in Health and Social Care)
• GCSE Grade A to C (or Grade 7 -4) in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy/ECG/Blood Pressure checks

Desirable

• Qualified in administering vaccinations

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a heathcare setting
• Ability to undertake patient health checks, including height, weight, BP, pulse, and BMI
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Chaperone procedure
• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Clinical IT system user and the ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a primary care setting
• Ability to undertake vaccinations
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding the requirement for PSDs and associated policy
• Knowledge of Emis web
• Understanding of QOF

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Care Certificate or equivalent qualification (such as Level 2 in Health and Social Care)
• GCSE Grade A to C (or Grade 7 -4) in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy/ECG/Blood Pressure checks

Desirable

• Qualified in administering vaccinations

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a heathcare setting
• Ability to undertake patient health checks, including height, weight, BP, pulse, and BMI
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Chaperone procedure
• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Clinical IT system user and the ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of working within a primary care setting
• Ability to undertake vaccinations
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding the requirement for PSDs and associated policy
• Knowledge of Emis web
• Understanding of QOF

Skills Required