Bank Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a proactive Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skills for flexible work across clinics and community teams in London. The role involves performing venepuncture, supporting patient care, and assisting with service continuity. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience and the ability to work in various settings. Benefits include flexible work options and training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to perform venepuncture efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture efficiently and accurately.
• Support clinical teams with basic patient care duties.
• Assist in managing ad-hoc cover during staffing shortfalls.
• Complete documentation and ensure timely entry of data.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Basic patient care

Job description

Overview

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 HCA 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Just as we care about our patients\' wellbeing, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme T&C\'s apply
• 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