Health Care Assistant

Lynda Jacobs Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a phlebotomist in Northern Ireland. The role requires providing a high-quality venipuncture and sampling service while adhering to safety protocols. Applicants must have 4 GCSEs including Maths and English and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. The closing date for applications is November 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience working as a phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive venipuncture and sampling service.
• Ensure accurate labelling and recording of specimens.
• Maintain clinical equipment and handle blood spill protocol.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

4 GCSE's including Maths and English

Job description

To provide a high quality venipuncture and blood sampling service for patients of Malvern Family Practice.

Responsibilities

• To provide a full and comprehensive venipuncture and sampling service with due regard to procedures governing safe clinical practice, confidentiality, cross infection and Health & Safety and to show respect for the dignity and comfort of the patients
• To provide an efficient and accurate sampling service on all patients
• To be individually responsible for carrying out procedures for the labelling and recording of specimens ensuring accuracy and sage practice according to established protocols
• To have full working knowledge of blood collection tubes, forms and systems
• To have a thorough knowledge of the appropriate range of tests for each container and to ensure that appropriate blood volumes are collected
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with medical, nursing, administration and laboratory staff
• To communicate effectively with patients, parents and relatives
• To understand and implement when required blood spill protocol and management of same
• Cleaning and maintenance of clinical equipment
• Reporting faults in line with practice protocol
• Correct disposal and replacement of sharp bins in line with policies and procedures

Skills and Qualifications

• 4 GCSE's to include Maths and English (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience working as a phlebotomist

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025