Health Care Assistant Phlebotomist

NHS; Accrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice in Accrington is seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, manage chronic diseases, and assist with various medical tasks. Previous experience in a GP surgery is essential, along with proper qualifications. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Primary Care Nursing Team.
• Experience dealing with Vulnerable Patients.
• Training in chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care based on patient needs.
• Manage patients with chronic diseases.
• Perform venepuncture and assist with minor surgery.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient Education

Home Visits for Long Term Conditions

Chronic Disease Management

Infection Control

Education

HCA & Phlebotomy Qualification or equivalent

GCSE Level or above

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Due to increased demand, we are looking for a Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our friendly Practice family. Oswald Medical Centre is an award-winning Practice serving over 16,000 patients. We are based across 3 sites in Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, and Blackburn. We pride ourselves on our approach to providing caring services and offer a range of standard NHS and enhanced services including minor surgery.

We are seeking a competent Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist who can work independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant should have previous experience working in a busy GP surgery, carrying out a variety of duties to meet the needs of the practice patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality care based on the needs of the Practice population, including treatment, screening, preventative care, and patient education. Assisting GPs, PN, and NA.

To manage patients with chronic disease, run specific clinic sessions, and support the maintenance of robust call and recall systems.

• Venepuncture and other skill-based tasks
• Home Visits to Housebound Patients to Manage Long Term Conditions
• Assist with Minor Surgery Aseptic Technique
• Address unmet needs of patients with LTC, including housebound patients
• NHS Health Checks
• Function as a chaperone when required
• Undertake health promotion to educate patients
• Weighing & Measuring Patients
• Undertake Opportunistic Screening
• Update Care Plans and inform all involved in the patient's care
• Provide individual advice on Smoking Cessation, Healthy Eating & Refer to in-house staff H&WBC, Social Prescriber
• Develop & Maintain Health Promotion Material with the Practice/Notice Boards
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate
• Apply Infection Control Measures according to guidelines; support patients and colleagues in infection control
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Be competent in Anaphylaxis and Resuscitation Techniques
• Assist with Flu Clinics
• Perform 24-hour ECGs after training

About us

Our Organisation

At Oswald Medical Centre, we are united by a culture of compassion, professionalism, and collaboration. Our team is committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality care in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment.

We value being approachable, supportive, and flexible — for our patients and for each other. We pride ourselves on being a skilled and empathetic team, capable of working under pressure while maintaining a calm, caring, and respectful approach.

We promote honesty, openness, and equality, fostering a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and appreciated. Through strong leadership and continuous improvement, we aim to create a service that is accessible, effective, and responsive to the needs of our diverse community.

Our culture is built on teamwork and trust, with regular communication, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. We support our staff's work-life balance through policies, flexibility, and recognition of their hard work and dedication.

Together, we are more than a Medical Centre — we are a family-oriented team working towards a common goal: delivering excellent, equitable care while supporting each other's growth and making a difference.

Job responsibilities

• Manage patients with chronic diseases, run specific clinic sessions, and support call and recall systems
• Venepuncture and other skill-based tasks
• Home Visits to Housebound Patients for Long Term Conditions
• Assist with Minor Surgery Aseptic Technique
• Address unmet needs of patients with LTC, including housebound
• NHS Health Checks
• Function as a chaperone when required
• Undertake health promotion and patient education
• Weighing & Measuring Patients
• Undertake Opportunistic Screening
• Update Care Plans and inform all involved in patient care
• Provide advice on Smoking Cessation, Healthy Eating, and refer to in-house staff
• Develop & Maintain Health Promotion Material
• Refer to other agencies as appropriate
• Apply infection control measures according to guidelines
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Be competent in Anaphylaxis and Resuscitation Techniques
• Assist with Flu Clinics
• Perform 24-hour ECGs after training

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience within a Primary Care Nursing Team
• Experience dealing with Vulnerable Patients
• Experience working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

• HCA & Phlebotomy Qualification or equivalent
• Training in chronic disease management
• GCSE Level or above
• Experience with Long Term Conditions
• Proficiency in Time Management, Confidentiality, Clinical Governance, and Health Promotion
• Knowledge of EMIS Web and Quality & Outcomes Framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check, and a disclosure submission is required to check for any criminal convictions.

Depending on experience