Bank Healthcare Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Central London Community Health Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking Bank Healthcare Assistants with phlebotomy experience across clinics and community teams in Greater London. The role involves performing venepuncture, supporting clinical teams, and maintaining high-quality patient care. Candidates should hold a Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing and have experience in a health care setting. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay at £14.26 per hour, including holiday pay.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training, support, and development

Comprehensive induction into the community service

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture efficiently and accurately in both clinic and home-visit settings.
• Support clinical teams with basic patient care duties.
• Accurately complete documentation and ensure timely entry of activity data.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of NHS

Education

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths

ECDL certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with Phlebotomy Experience

Are you an experiencedHealthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skillslooking for flexible work across our community services?

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking proactive and motivatedBank HCAs with Phlebotomist experienceto 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 coveringad-hoc weekday shiftsto help managebacklogs and shortfallswithin the service.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (ad-hoc weekday shifts)

Locations: Community-based (Clinic and Domiciliary Settings)

• Chalkhill Community Centre Wembley HA9 9FX
• Hillside Primary Care Centre - , London NW10 8RY
• Willesden Centre for Health & Care - Robson Ave, London NW10 3RY
• Wembley Centre for Health and Care - Wembley HA0 4UZ

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

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

We can offer you:

• 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
• 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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or a recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS
• Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy
• An awareness of risk management.
• Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of local health needs strategies.

Other

• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post

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.

£14.26 an hourWeekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay