Healthcare Assistant/ Phlebotomist

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist to join the primary care team. You will perform venepuncture, ECGs, health checks and support chronic disease programmes under supervision, ensuring high-quality patient care and strict adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, infection control and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must perform venepuncture safely and competently.
• Experience with clinical observations (BP, pulse, temp, SpO2, height/weight/BMI).
• Competence in basic pathology collection and processing.
• Ability to support long-term condition management and recall programmes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidelines and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records using the practice system.
• Complete clinical templates and data entry.
• Support call and recall programmes and stock management.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development.

Skills

venepuncture

ECG

urinalysis

wound care

health promotion

clinical observations

Job description

Job Summary The Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist will work as part of the primary healthcare team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care within the practice. The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, health promotion, basic clinical observations and support for chronic disease management programmes, working under the supervision of the nursing team/GPs and in accordance with practice policies and procedures. Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Duties Perform venepuncture safely and competently in accordance with practice protocols. Prepare, label and process specimens for laboratory collection. Undertake clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight and BMI measurements. Carry out NHS Health Checks and new patient health assessments where appropriately trained. Perform ECG recordings. Undertake urinalysis and assist with specimen collection. Assist clinicians with wound care and simple dressings within competency levels. Support the management of patients with long-term conditions including recall and monitoring programmes. Promote healthy lifestyles and provide basic health education to patients. Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns in line with local and national guidance. Patient Care Deliver care in a professional, compassionate and patient-centred manner. Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and confidentiality at all times. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team. Respond appropriately to patient queries and concerns. Administrative Duties Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records using the practice clinical system. Complete clinical templates and data entry accurately. Support practice call and recall programmes. Assist with maintaining stock levels and ordering clinical supplies as required. Infection Prevention and Control Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of clinical areas. Ensure safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps. Professional Responsibilities Work within own scope of competence and seek support when required. Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development. Attend practice meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Comply with all practice policies, NHS guidelines, Health and Safety requirements, GDPR and confidentiality standards.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust