HCA/Phlebotomist

NHS; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Southam seeks a proactive Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist to join their busy team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care, perform essential clinical tasks, and maintain medical records. Qualifications include proficiency in phlebotomy and a Care Certificate. The role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of working in a GP Practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients under supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy, BP checks, and wound care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in clinical setting

Proficiency in HCA practice

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Qualified in phlebotomy

Care Certificate

Job description

St Wulfstan Surgery - rated Outstanding by CQC

We are seeking to recruit a new Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist.We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HCA to join our busy team.This is an exciting time for the practice and the successful candidate willhave a fantastic opportunity to use their skills to further develop this rolewhilst providing a high standard of care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
• Perform phlebotomy, BP checks, wound care, administer injections and vaccinations, diabetic foot checks and health checks and assist with procedures as directed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

About us

About us

At St Wulfstan Surgery, we are committed to providingexceptional healthcare services to our patients. We are rated Outstanding bythe Care Quality Commission

In 2024, we were delighted to be named by the Health ServiceJournal as Primary and Community Provider of the Year. This is a prestigiousnational award and reflects the quality of work done by the whole practiceteam.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centredcare with a focus on excellence. As a member of our team, you will have theopportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Southam is a lovely market town in South Warwickshire, only10 minutes drive from Leamington Spa and 20 minutes from Coventry and Banbury.

We serve a wonderful community and treasure the greatworking relationship we have with our patients.

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The HCA/Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, including:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of blood samples
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Height and weight monitoring (incl BMI)
• Wound care
• Frailty Checks
• NHS Health Checks
• Injections (under PSD)
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Checking emergency equipment (defibrillator, oxygen and emergency box)
• Checking medical equipment
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Cleaning blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing
• Re-stocking clinical rooms

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting, with proficiency in HCA practice and patient care.
• Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

• Qualified in phlebotomy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Care Certificate
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

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.