Part Time Phlebotomist or HCA ( 1 Year fixed Term)

Integrated Care System; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Bradford seeks a qualified Part Time Phlebotomist or Health Care Assistant. The role requires previous experience and professionalism to support a busy GP surgery. Responsibilities include patient care, phlebotomy, and health monitoring. Ideal candidates will possess compassion and a skill for working with diverse populations, including the vulnerable. This position offers flexible hours between 20-25 weekly.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working as either HCA or phlebotomist in a General Practice environment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention control policy required.
• Ability to adhere to clinical governance policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services.
• Conduct phlebotomy and monitor blood pressure.
• Input data on practice-based computer systems.

Skills

Experience in phlebotomy

Compassion

Professionalism

Good sense of humour

Education

GCSE grade A to C English and maths

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Qualified phlebotomy trained

Tools

System One

Job description

Part Time Phlebotomist or HCA ( 1 Year fixed Term)

Qualified Part Time Phlebotomist or Health Care Assistant required to cover Maternity leave for one year commencing early October 2025

20 - 25 hours between 8.30 and 3 pm * can offer a bit of flexibility

This is a patient facing role therefore previous experience , professionalism, presentation and proven track record is essential

You will be joining a busy GP surgery ( The Rockwell and Wrose Practice) in North Bradford and have full support of our experienced practice nurse team.

Providing care is a skill - compassion and empathy essential requirement.

The role is diverse and interesting, but also challenging at times, attending patients from all walks of life , including the disadvantaged / vulnerable, mentally unwell, neurodiverse, Learning disabilities and physically disabled. For this reason some awareness of safeguarding training would be advantageous

Main duties of the job

To support the practice nursing teamin the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practicemultidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to theentitled patient population. The phlebotomist/ or health care assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in theprovision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patienteducation.

The role will also include stock control, infection control and waste management.

About us

The Rockwell and Wrose Practice is a busy GP surgery with two branches in Bradford 2 & 10

The practice cares for 11250 patient and has a team of 32 staff.

The surgery has a good reputation for patient care and applies robust clinical and administrative governance procedures.

Enhanced DBS is a requirement of this role, plus evidence of certificates of training

Uniform provided

All employees are eligible for NHS pension scheme

Last CQC inspection in 2019 was GOOD rating

Job responsibilities

• Closing date is 23 8 2025
• Interview Date is 3 9 2025

The following are the coreresponsibilities of the primary care health care assistant.

There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, or embark on extensivetraining in order to undertake new responsibilities, due to the shifting natureof secondary care services into primary care; this will be dependent uponfactors such as GP contractual requirements, workload and staffing levels.

Phlebotomy. Venepuncture as instructed by Doctor or Senior Nurse. Complete necessary path lab requestforms and consign to path lab using ICE software. Input data on practice based computersystem (PCS). Safe waste disposal of sharps etc

Blood pressure checks. Perform blood pressure monitoring asdirected by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or seniornurse

Smoking Cessation information and advice as per NHS Bradford andAiredale protocol

24 Hour BP monitoring Perform bloodpressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instructionof doctor or senior nurse

Arrange Home loan BP administration as per protocol

Urine checks (dips, pregnancy testing, etc) overseen by clinician

NHS Health Checks. Input all data (information) ontopractice computer system using health status prompts template. Record all significant chronic diseases(ie diabetes/coronary heart disease, respiratory disease) and arrangefollow up by doctor or senior nurse in appropriate practice pathway (asnecessary)

Carers. Identify carers (record information onto computer system). Undertake Carer health checks Signpost carers on to the Carer LinkWorker for Bradford Carers Support

Long Term Condition reviews Perform bloodpressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instructionof doctor or senior nurse

Data Input administration ( using GP computer system to record all activity)

Contribute to practice incentive targets. To play proactive role in gatheringclinical data either planned or opportunistically for QOF ( quality andoutcomes framework) and PCN Investment and improvement framework as wellas LES - local enhanced service markers

Contribute to practice achievement of the CQC standards

Stock Control and Room Management. Order path lab and cytology stock andmedical supplies as required. Orderstock for doctors and nurses room (gloves, cotton wool, urine testingkits, plasters, sharps bins etc) and ensure rooms are ready for use at alltimes. To include monthly EmergencyDrug Bag monitoring/replacement of stock

Data Quality, Confidentiality and GDPR. Possess working knowledgeof practice computer system and simple trouble shooting techniques. Report of problems to IT helpdesk. Be Knowledgeable of InformationGovernance and Data QualityPrinciples (including Data protection act, Freedom of Information andAccess to health Records. Mustcheck email inbox daily. Manage tasks within System one daily and accesspractice intranet staff pages daily

DMARD monitoring desirable reporting andundertake blood testing as per practice guidelines

Prediabetes monitoring

Theatre Assistant & chaperone contraceptive Implant and IUCD insertions

Patient information leaflets distribution. Issue leafletsto provide back up information regarding health promotion and lifestyle asnecessary

Attend practice meetings and undertaketraining as necessitates the position

Incidents & Risk management.Report all incidents or equipment faults to Practice Manager or Seniornurse. At all times adhere tocompany policies to ensure risk kept to minimum

Incidentals. Teaand coffee duties as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C English and maths
• Qualified phlebotomy trained ( certificate required)
• Experience of phlebotomy
• System one experience
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Blood pressures
• ECG
• Knowledge of system one

Experience

• Must have 6 month experience of working as either HCA or phlebotomist in General practice environment
• Working knowledge of S1
• Ability to adhere to clinical governance policy and procedure
• Work within scope of the role and qualifications
• Knowledge of Infection prevention control policy ( eg Donning and doffing , clinical waste regulations etc)
• Experience of working in general practice preferred
• Good Sense of Humour

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.