Health Care Assistant

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant / Phlebotomist to join their team. The role involves providing quality care to patients, performing phlebotomy and various health checks, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have experience in a clinical setting and hold relevant qualifications in healthcare. Interested applicants who are committed to high-quality patient care are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Practice clinical team in delivering patient care.
• Obtain patient consent for blood samples.
• Monitor blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Perform wound care and NHS health checks.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Infection control procedures

Understanding of medical terminology

Education

Recognised HCA and venepuncture qualification/training

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Health Care Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our friendly team. This is a part-time vacancy working 17hrs per week on Thursday and Friday.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of the Senior Practice Nurse.

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

We are a GP Training Practice caring for around 14,000 patients, situated just a short walk from Wakefield city centre and only a short distance from the M1.

You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that includes 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Phlebotomist, all supported by an experienced Reception and Admin team.

Our aim is to deliver high quality patient care and encourage personal wellbeing through good communication, co-operation, and team work. We aspire to provide efficient and professional healthcare services in a happy working environment, which respects people and is based on achievable and realistic goals.

If you are passionate about high-quality patient care and want to join a welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Job 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

NHS Health Checks

Injections (under PSD)

Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

Maintaining accurate patient records

Support and participate in shared learning within the Practice

Follow infection control procedures

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

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

Skills

• Strong knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• An understanding of medical terminology.
• 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

• Recognised HCA and venepuncture qualification/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.