Health Care Assistant / Phlebotomist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Manchester seeks a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join a friendly practice team. This role offers varied responsibilities, including general HCA duties and home visits. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths, NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, and a driving license. Training for phlebotomy and other areas will be provided. Hours are 25 per week across selected weekdays.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths required.
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification needed.
• Phlebotomy qualification is desirable, but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform general HCA duties and home visits.
• Conduct BPs, phlebotomy, and ECGs.
• Make patient calls as part of QOF and Manchester Standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Phlebotomy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking to recruit a HCA to work with our friendly, well established practice team in East Manchester. Our list size is currently over 8,000 with diverse populations. This very interesting role could be developed by the right candidate who is interested in extending learning.

Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience but those with other relevant experience which would act as a basis for in-house training are also welcome to apply.

The job will involve general HCA duties, home visits (own vehicle is essential), taking BPs and phlebotomy. (Evidence of a qualification in phlebotomy is desirable although training is available for the right candidate). ECGs, Health Checks, smoking cessation, immunisations (training available for the right candidate), telephoning patients on QOF and Manchester Standards lists, this is an essential part of the role and the successful candidate should have a good telephone manner.

HOURS: 25 hours per week across Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

The successful candidate must be reliable, motivated, a good team player, willing to learn and able to adapt to a new working environment.

Essential skills/qualifications:
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Phlebotomy qualification
Computer Skills - word/excel
Driving Licence

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.