Clinical Care Assistant: Phlebotomy, ECG & Immunisations

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedena Health Ltd GP partnership is seeking a Healthcare Assistant who will perform venepuncture and blood sampling on GP referrals. The role includes labeling, recording in EMIS, and dispatching samples, along with routine clinic tasks such as blood pressure monitoring and ECGs.

You will immunise patients with flu and B12, assist with minor surgery, and provide wound care while chaperoning during examinations. Leg ulcer care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with blood pressure monitoring and baseline measurements (BMI, height, weight).
• Ability to perform ECG recording and urinalysis.
• Conduct diabetic and NHS health checks and assess mental health checks.
• Duties include suture removal and wound care.
• Chaperone patients and assist with minor procedures such as coil fittings.
• Immunisations including flu and B12 injections; capable of taking Doppler readings and ordering stock.

Responsibilities

• Take blood samples on direct referral from GP or nurse practitioner, including venepuncture.
• Explain procedures, obtain patient consent, and ensure patient comfort.
• Label samples accurately and verify patient identity with EMIS records.
• Record sample collections in patient records using correct templates.
• Dispatch samples promptly to laboratories and store samples properly.
• Report anomalies to senior staff and communicate with GP/nurse about issues.
• Perform routine clinical tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and wound care.
• Provide immunisations and assist with minor surgery support as needed.
• Chaperone patients during examinations and support GP/nurses with care and checks.

Skills

Venepuncture

Blood sampling

Patient communication

Sample labeling

Record-keeping

Immunisations

ECG

Wound care

Chaperoning

Doppler

Stock ordering

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Hedena Health Ltd GP partnership is seeking a Healthcare Assistant who will perform venepuncture and blood sampling on GP referrals. The role includes labeling, recording in EMIS, and dispatching samples, along with routine clinic tasks such as blood pressure monitoring and ECGs.

You will immunise patients with flu and B12, assist with minor surgery, and provide wound care while chaperoning during examinations. Leg ulcer care is desirable.