Junior Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A university health service is seeking a part-time healthcare assistant (HCA) to support clinical staff with various duties. The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy training and experience in a healthcare setting. This role offers flexibility, and candidates are encouraged to visit the practice prior to application. Competitive salary and excellent working environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised phlebotomy training is essential.
• Experience as a phlebotomist or healthcare assistant is ideal.
• Must understand young people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff with various clinical and administrative duties.
• Involve direct patient care.
• Training will be provided as necessary.

Skills

Recognised phlebotomy training

Experience in a healthcare setting

Understanding of the needs of young people

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Job summary

University of Bristol Students Health Service is a GP practice for University students and their dependents. We are looking to recruit a healthcare assistant (HCA) to work 2 days (14 hours) per week (Monday and Tuesday).

We are a close and friendly primary care practice team that includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, psychologists and other allied professionals at an award winning university health service. Situated within a purpose built practice in a beautiful setting.

We would encourage a visit to the practice to meet the team prior to application.

Salary range- £24,685 (£13.56 per hour) to £26,093 (£14.34 per hour) based on 35 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

As an HCA you will support the work of the clinical staff and have responsibility for a range of clinical and administrative duties, e.g. phlebotomy (taking blood), taking observations, urinalysis, acting as a chaperone for coil clinics, ordering medical supplies, and stocking up clinical rooms.

About us

For the full information on the role and information on The University of Bristol, please view the job description attached to this advert.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: N0049-25-0007

Job locations:

• Beacon House
• Queens Road
• Bristol
• BS8 1TH

Job responsibilities

The HCA will support the work of the clinical staff and have responsibility for a range of clinical and administrative duties, most of which involve direct care of patients. Training will be provided as required. The nursing team currently consists of six nurses and three healthcare assistants, all of whom have different roles within the team.

For the full job description, please view the attached Job Description.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Recognised phlebotomy training
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting, ideally as a phlebotomist or healthcare assistant
• An understanding of the needs of young people
• Ability to work on own initiative with a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of the role and when referral is appropriate

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: University of Bristol

Address:

• Beacon House
• Queens Road
• Bristol
• BS8 1TH

Employer's website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/