Job Description

Bourn surgery are looking for a confident and experienced HCA/phlebotomist to support and work alongside our wonderful nursing team. We are a rural, dispensing practice of just over 6,800 patients in the beautiful village of Bourn.
17.5 hours per week over two days preferably Monday and Thursday. 8.15am to 6pm with a one hour unpaid lunch break.
Main duties of the job
a. Undertake patient health checks
b. Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. Undertake venepuncture
j. Administer flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccinations.Also B12 injections.
k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
l. Carry out ECGs as requested
m. Ensure specimens are checked and ready for onward transportation
n. Provide support during minor operations as required
o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p. Ensure fridges temperatures are checked routinely in accordance with guidance. Also cleaned as per IFC policy.
q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy
r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
s. Ordering of supplies, pathology, LARC and paper products when required.
About us
We are a rural, dispensing practice of just over 6,800 patients in the beautiful village of Bourn. We are also a teaching practice with other allied clinicians including, clinical pharmacist, paramedic and first contact practitioner (physio). Our nursing team consists of a lead nurse as well as two part time practice nurses and HCA to support the team.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0855-25-0001
Job locations
25 Alms Hill
Bourn
Cambridge
CB23 2SH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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