Part-Time Healthcare Assistant & Phlebotomist

NHS; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare practice near Bridgwater is looking for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support clinical teams. The role involves performing health checks, conducting tests, and assisting with patient care under supervision. Candidates should have qualifications in Health and Social Care and previous experience in an NHS setting. Flexible working patterns are available, and pay ranges from £12.65 to £12.95 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

NHS or NEST Pension

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrates sound factual knowledge in healthcare.
• Willingness to work flexibly across multiple sites.
• Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform new patient and NHS health checks.
• Undertake prediabetes reviews and give lifestyle advice.
• Conduct point of care testing for cholesterol and HbA1c.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

HCA Training

Qualified in Phlebotomy

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A local healthcare practice near Bridgwater is looking for a part-time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support clinical teams. The role involves performing health checks, conducting tests, and assisting with patient care under supervision. Candidates should have qualifications in Health and Social Care and previous experience in an NHS setting. Flexible working patterns are available, and pay ranges from £12.65 to £12.95 per hour based on experience.