Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established healthcare provider in Porth is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join their team. This role involves collecting blood samples safely and efficiently while ensuring high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinicians and laboratory staff, maintain accurate records, and adhere to infection control standards. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This position requires accredited phlebotomy training and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or completion of accredited phlebotomy training.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Current DBS check and up-to-date immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and capillary sampling for diagnostic tests.
• Ensure patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Adhere to infection prevention, health, and safety procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Empathetic approach

Basic computer literacy

Education

Completion of accredited phlebotomy training

First Aid or Basic Life Support certification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist tojoin our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible forcollecting blood samples from patients safely and efficiently, ensuringhigh-quality patient care and adherence to infection control standards andassisting in GP led clinics within the practice.

Main duties of the job

Performvenepuncture and capillary sampling for a variety of diagnostic tests.Accurately label and process bloodspecimens for laboratory analysis.Ensure patient comfort andconfidentiality at all times.Maintain accurate records anddocumentation.Adhere to all infection prevention,health, and safety procedures.Work collaboratively with clinicians,nurses, and laboratory staff.Assist with GP led clinics within thepractice.Assist with administrative and stockmanagement duties where required.

About us

Parklane Surgery is a trusted and well-established practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our community. Our team is known for its professionalism, compassion, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel supported and cared for.

We take pride in delivering a wide range of primary care services with a focus on clinical excellence, clear communication, and genuine continuity of care. At Parklane Surgery, we work collaboratively, value each team members contribution, and foster a culture where staff can grow, develop, and feel confident in the work they do.

As we continue to enhance our services, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to outstanding patient care and want to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking practice.

Job responsibilities

Performvenepuncture and capillary sampling for a variety of diagnostic tests.Accurately label and process bloodspecimens for laboratory analysis.Ensure patient comfort andconfidentiality at all times.Maintain accurate records anddocumentation.Adhere to all infection prevention,health, and safety procedures.Work collaboratively with clinicians,nurses, and laboratory staff.Assist with GP led clinics within thepractice.Assist with administrative and stockmanagement duties where required

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or completion of accredited phlebotomy training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic health records.
• Current DBS check and up-to-date immunisations.
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• Previous experience in a hospital, GP surgery, or diagnostic centre.
• Knowledge of pathology systems.
• First Aid or Basic Life Support certification

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.