Health Care Assistant (maternity leave cover)

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical group in Grimsby is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Phlebotomist to join their team for a maternity cover starting August 2025. Key responsibilities include performing venipuncture, assisting in health checks, and maintaining accurate patient records. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Experience in performing venipuncture is essential.
• Ability to assist with health checks and other patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and health checks under supervision.
• Maintain patient records and assist with clinical procedures.
• Support the delivery of health promotions and vaccinations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Assisting in Health Checks

Patient Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a HCA or Phlebotomist to join our nursing team in August 2025 to cover Maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive team and gain valuable experience within the Primary Care setting.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. The successful application will be suitably qualified to perform venipuncture.

About Us

SLC Medical Group have 3 practice sites in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area and are focused on providing a high standard of care to our patient population. Teamwork is key to the success and development of our practice, staff are valued and supported to develop skills and knowledge.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0687-25-0003

Job locations

Springfield Road

Grimsby

DN33 3JF

Taylors Avenue Medical Centre

146 Taylors Avenue

Cleethorpes

DN350LN

Church View Health Centre

Cartergate

Grimsby

DN31 1QZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

Venipuncture

Delivery of Health Checks for a number of presentations;

Contribute to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) by capturing outstanding data and management of outstanding and upcoming recalls;

In accordance with the practices Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) undertake vaccinations andinjections as appropriate (influenza vaccinations, B12 vitamin injections etc);

INR clinic delivery and management, including external QA for machinery;

Maintenance of legible and accurate patient records. Recording of relevant medical information ona number of computer databases;

Undertaking a wide range of diagnostic tests e.g. phlebotomy, urinalyses, peak flow recordings,

ECGs, pregnancy tests, O2 sats, blood pressures, pulses and temperatures in accordance withagreed protocols;

Carrying out new patient medicals;

Chaperone duties for examinations and procedures;

Assist with minor surgery procedures;

Responsibility for the completion, collection, dispatch and recording of laboratory specimens.

Checking, supplying and reordering laboratory paperwork and equipment;

Assisting in patient care e.g. cleaning and dressing minor wounds (as advised by and under thesupervision of the Practice Nurses);

Assisting in delivering health promotion to the local population;

Stock ordering and stock control within the consultation rooms;

Liaison with other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team;

Keeping up to date with professional development and training to ensure optimum effectiveness;

Acting in a professional manner in adherence to agreed policies, protocols and guidelines;

Any other duties which the Nurse Lead or Partners feel should fall under the responsibilities of this post.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities:

Venipuncture

Delivery of Health Checks for a number of presentations;

Contribute to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) by capturing outstanding data and management of outstanding and upcoming recalls;

In accordance with the practices Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) undertake vaccinations andinjections as appropriate (influenza vaccinations, B12 vitamin injections etc);

INR clinic delivery and management, including external QA for machinery;

Maintenance of legible and accurate patient records. Recording of relevant medical information ona number of computer databases;

Undertaking a wide range of diagnostic tests e.g. phlebotomy, urinalyses, peak flow recordings,

ECGs, pregnancy tests, O2 sats, blood pressures, pulses and temperatures in accordance withagreed protocols;

Carrying out new patient medicals;

Chaperone duties for examinations and procedures;

Assist with minor surgery procedures;

Responsibility for the completion, collection, dispatch and recording of laboratory specimens.

Checking, supplying and reordering laboratory paperwork and equipment;

Assisting in patient care e.g. cleaning and dressing minor wounds (as advised by and under thesupervision of the Practice Nurses);

Assisting in delivering health promotion to the local population;

Stock ordering and stock control within the consultation rooms;

Liaison with other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team;

Keeping up to date with professional development and training to ensure optimum effectiveness;

Acting in a professional manner in adherence to agreed policies, protocols and guidelines;

Any other duties which the Nurse Lead or Partners feel should fall under the responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• The successful application will already hold a NVQ Level 3, or above, qualification.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• The successful application will already hold a NVQ Level 3, or above, qualification.
  
  

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.

Employer details

Employer name

SLC Medical Group

Address

Springfield Road

Grimsby

DN33 3JF

Employer's website

https://www.slcmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SLC Medical Group

Address

Springfield Road

Grimsby

DN33 3JF

Employer's website

https://www.slcmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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