Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

The Blackmore Vale Partnership; Shaftesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Shaftesbury is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team. The ideal candidate will have proven phlebotomy experience and be flexible to work around other commitments. This role offers competitive hourly rates and ongoing training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working as an HCA, ideally in a GP or community setting.
• Flexibility in working hours and shifts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and clinical team in delivering patient services.
• Assist with chronic disease management clinics.
• Maintain clinical stock levels and assist with infection control.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About Us

We are a friendly and progressive GP surgery serving our patient population in rural North Dorset. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with proven phlebotomy experience to join our clinical team on an as-needed basis.

About the Role

As a Bank HCA, you will support our nursing and clinical team in delivering a range of services to patients. This flexible role is ideal for an experienced HCA looking to pick up shifts around other commitments.

Main duties of the job

• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECGs
• Wound care and dressings (if trained)
• Support with chronic disease management clinics
• Accurate data entry and documentation
• Maintaining clinical stock levels and assisting with infection control

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year experience working as an HCA, ideally in a GP or community setting
• Recent and proven phlebotomy experience (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Relevant HCA qualifications (e.g. Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care)

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Supportive and welcoming practice environment
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Experience in undertaking ECGs, blood pressure, urinalysis/samples
• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Experience within a health care setting
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and teamworking skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work independently
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work under pressure and keep calm
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Full Driving Licence
• Experience in Primary Care
• Knowledge of System One clinical system
• Basic First aid knowledge
• Health & Safety Awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.38 to £12.96 an hour excluding uplift for annual leave

Please be aware the advert will close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received.

If you have not heard within 3 weeks of this date please assume that you have been unsuccessful this time.