HCA / Phlebotomist

Cardigan Health Centre; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a skilled Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist to deliver high-quality patient care. In this 35-hour-per-week role, you'll perform venepuncture, manage patients independently, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have phlebotomy skills, strong communication abilities, and previous experience in a clinical setting. Join a supportive, friendly team dedicated to patient well-being in a beautiful coastal location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with Venepuncture competence is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy accurately and safely.
• Record and monitor vital signs.
• Conduct ECGs and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide basic wound care following clinical guidelines.
• Administer vaccines in line with protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient care practices

Communication skills

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 HCA and venepuncture qualification

Recognized HCA and venepuncture training

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our friendly team. This is a 35-hour-per-week role, working Monday to Friday.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking GP practice by the coast? Cardigan Health Centre could be the perfect place for you.

We work closely with a range of services within the Integrated Care Centre including SDUC, X-ray, Physiotherapy, Sexual Health, Outpatients, and District Nursing giving you the chance to collaborate across disciplines and deliver truly integrated patient care.

We use the EMIS Web clinical system, and full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Perform phlebotomy (venepuncture) accurately and safely
• Record and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and ensure accurate recording and reporting
• Provide basic wound care and dressing changes following clinical guidelines
• Administer vaccines safely and in line with practice protocols
• Administer vitamin B12 injections autonomously within own clinic sessions
• Monitor and manage patients with hypertension, including patient education and follow-up, running independent HTN clinics
• Manage and run independent clinics (e.g., HTN and B12) autonomously with full responsibility for patient care, documentation and reporting
• Work independently and confidently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively with team members and GPs
• Work effectively as part of the team
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and manage data entry with attention to detail
• IT skills, including use of email and electronic patient record systems, are essential
• Fridge monitoring maintain cold chain storage
• Cleaning equipment and ensuring clinical rooms are cleaned daily
• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with Venipuncture competence is required

About us

We're a GP training practice caring for around10,400 patients, based within the modern Cardigan Integrated Care Centre. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of healthcare while supporting the continuous learning and development of every team member.

Situated just a short walk from Cardigan town centre and only a few miles from some of Wales's most beautiful beaches, we offer a fantastic work life balance in a stunning coastal location.

You'll be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that includes4 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Phlebotomist, all supported by an experienced Reception and Admin team.

If you're passionate about high-quality patient care and want to join a welcoming team in a beautiful part of Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for performing venepuncture during morning clinics. In the afternoon, they will autonomously run their own clinics, managing patient care independently. This role requires a confident and skilled HCA who can work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and techniques, along with excellent patient service skills. As a Health Care Assistant / Phlebotomist, you will work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of patients while assisting with various clinical tasks.

Duties

• Perform phlebotomy (venepuncture) accurately and safely during clinics, demonstrating proven competence in this skill
• Record and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration with precision
• Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) and ensure accurate recording and reporting of results
• Provide basic wound care and dressing changes following clinical guidelines
• Administer vaccines safely and in line with practice protocols
• Administer vitamin B12 injections autonomously within own clinic sessions
• Monitor and manage patients with hypertension, including patient education and follow-up, running independent HTN clinics
• Manage and run independent clinics (e.g., HTN and B12) autonomously with full responsibility for patient care, documentation and reporting
• Work independently and confidently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively with team members and GPs
• Work effectively as part of the team
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and manage data entry with attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, offering compassionate and empathetic patient care
• Exhibit good organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of clinical areas, adhering strictly to infection control and health and safety policies
• Participate actively in ongoing training (E-Learning) and professional development to keep skills current and comply with safeguarding requirements
• IT skills, including use of email and electronic patient record systems, are essential
• Fridge monitoring maintain cold chain storage
• Cleaning equipment and ensuring clinical rooms are cleaned daily
• Working within your own scope of practice own level of competence
• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with Venipuncture competence is required

Skills

• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is essential, with an understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in patient care practices, including vital sign monitoring and anatomy knowledge.
• Familiarity with physiology concepts relevant to patient health.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and best practices in all aspects of patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker with Venepuncture competence is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is essential, with an understanding of medical terminology.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is essential, with an understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in patient care practices, including vital sign monitoring and anatomy knowledge.
• Familiarity with physiology concepts relevant to patient health.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and best practices in all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of level 3 HCA and venepuncture qualification
• Recognised HCA and venepuncture training

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.