Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants with phlebotomy skills for flexible work across clinics and community teams. The role includes supporting patient care, performing blood collection, and maintaining service continuity during staffing shortfalls. Candidates should be proactive and motivated, with the ability to efficiently perform venepuncture. This position offers flexible weekday shifts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Flexible working options

Training, support, and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in performing venepuncture efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to support clinical teams in delivering basic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care through effective blood collection.
• Assist with managing ad-hoc cover to maintain service continuity.
• Promote health education during patient interactions.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Basic patient care

Job description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skills looking for flexible work across our community services? Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking proactive and motivated Bank HCAs with Phlebotomist experience to support our clinics and community teams. You will play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality patient care through effective blood collection, assisting with patient support, and helping to maintain continuity of service. This includes covering ad-hoc weekday shifts to help manage backlogs and shortfalls within the service. Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (ad-hoc weekday shifts), + Perform venepuncture efficiently and accurately in clinic and home-visit settings (target: one patient every 8 minutes within the clinic). + Support clinical teams with basic patient care duties in line with your HCA competencies. + Assist in managing ad-hoc cover to ensure service continuity during peak periods or staffing shortfalls. + Deliver care in accordance with CLCH policies, guidelines, and competencies, as delegated by the Phlebotomy Team Lead or Locality Manager. + Accurately complete documentation and ensure timely entry of activity data onto clinical systems. + Report any changes in a patient's condition to the Team Leader or senior phlebotomist on duty. + Promote health education and self-care during patient interactions. + Adhere to Data Protection, confidentiality, and infection prevention standards at all times.

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston - as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart. Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired-a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace. Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
• We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
• Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
• To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits