HCA Phlebotomist - Essex (Basildon)

GP World; Basildon; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HCA in Basildon is seeking a Phlebotomist for Health Checks & Phlebotomy on a locum basis. Competence in phlebotomy with certificate or competency sign‑off is required.

Shifts include Mon-Fri 07:50-18:10, Sat 08:50-17:10, and Sun 10:50-15:55; start 10 February 2027. The role involves confirming participant details, taking measurements (height, weight, waist) and vital signs, drawing blood samples, labeling, and ensuring proper storage.

Formación

• Minimum of one year’s active phlebotomy experience.
• Must hold a phlebotomy certificate or competency sign off.
• Competent in accurate data entry and handling specimens.

Responsabilidades

• Re-confirm participant details before appointments.
• Record height, weight and waist, and monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
• Draw two venous blood samples, label and store correctly.
• Check welfare of the participant and escalate as required.
• Offer signposting, advice and guidance to participants as relevant.
• Prepare boxes containing samples for courier collection.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy experience

Certificate/competency sign off

Educación

Phlebotomy certificate

Descripción del empleo

HCA Phlebotomist for Health Checks & Phlebotomy – £17 - 25 per hour

Location: Basildon

We are looking for HCAs competent in Phlebotomy (must have certificate or competency sign off) for the following locum contract.

Shift Pattern:

Monday –Friday - 0750 - 1810

Saturday – 0850 - 1710

Sunday - 1050 - 1555

To start 10th February 2027

Requirements:

• Responsible for re-confirming participant details before commencement of appointment
• Responsible for completing height, weight and waist measurements captured; taking heart rate and blood pressure checks and inputting result data on the system
• Responsible for drawing the two blood samples, labelling and storing correctly in fixed and mobile locations
• Checking the welfare of the participant throughout the appointment, escalating as required
• Offering signposting, advice and guidance to participants as relevant
• Responsible for preparing boxes containing samples to be collected by the courier
• Minimum of one year’s active experience drawing blood (as validated through competency checklist and references during recruitment process)

Background:

• Over 1,000,000 participants over the age of 18
• A six days per week service, running Monday to Sunday, linked to laboratory opening hours, and open from 07:50 to 18:10 to ensure maximum accessibility to participants
• The service will be delivered across various regions in Wales & Scotland, (details of our chosen locations are outlined above) comprising of mobile sites & moving vehicle services

• A 15-minute appointment per participant, inclusive of:
  • Confirming participant identity
  • Verifying participant consent
  • Completing the following tests: Blood pressure measures and heart rate (x2); height (cm); weight (kg); waist circumference (cm)
  • Obtaining venous blood draw (2 x 6 ml EDTA samples)
  • Providing the participant with any information based on tests undertaken (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you!