HCA

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice near Henley-on-Thames is looking for an experienced part-time Healthcare Assistant. This role involves performing key duties such as venipuncture for blood samples, assisting with health checks, and supporting GPs during minor operations. Candidates should have recognized training in phlebotomy, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Experience in a healthcare setting is essential. This practice is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its community.

Qualifications

• Recognised or transferable training in Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture.
• A demonstrable passion to support patients in their journey to get better.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in maintaining patient records.
• Previous experience in a busy healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples safely.
• Support various NHS services like ECGs and blood tests.
• Assist GPs with minor operations and equipment.
• Conduct diabetic checks and wound care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Recognised training in Phlebotomy

Job description

Nettlebed Surgery near Henley on Thames is seeking to employan experienced, competent and flexible part time Healthcare Assistanttojoin our very busy team of healthcare professionals and assist in deliveringhigh-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

DutiesAs aQualifiedPhlebotomist and HCA, you will be skilled in performing venipuncture and ensuring the accurate and safe collection of blood samples following the required SOPs

As anexperiencedHealthcare Assistant, you will support the delivery of various NHS services (Blood tests, ECGs, NHS health checks, basic wound dressings, diabetic checks etc.

About us

Nettlebed Surgery is a small, friendly, dispensing practice on the outskirts of Henley on Thames. It is a well-established practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community.

Job responsibilities

• Phlebotomyincluding patients under the age of 16yrs if parents give full permission andthe patient is willing.
• ECGrecording
• BPchecks
• AssistingGPs in the provision of equipment for their minor ops procedures
• Chaperoningduties
• Processingand management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
• Vaccine/coldchain storage, monitoring and recording
• Preparingand maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patientcare interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minoroperations
• Assistingin the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Helpingto raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assistingwith the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being
• Dressings, compression and minor wound care.
• Suture removal and staples.
• Diabetic checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised or transferable training in Phlebotomy and/ or Venipuncture.
• A demonstrable passion to support patients in their journey to get better.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in maintaining patient records and documentation.
• Previous experience in a busy healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to facilitate effective communication within the healthcare team.

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.