PCN GP Assistant & Community Phlebotomist

Primary Care Careers; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare network based in Woodbridge seeks a GP assistant and community phlebotomist to join the team. The successful candidate will perform venepuncture, document vital signs, and provide patient care in homes, requiring a valid driving license and access to a car. Experience in phlebotomy and patient support is essential. The position offers both full and part-time opportunities within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car.
• Experience in performing phlebotomy and patient observations is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples.
• Record and document vital signs including blood pressure.
• Access clinical systems for electronic pathology requests.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Deben Health Group Primary Care Network (PCN) are looking for a GP assistant and community phlebotomist to join their team on a full or part-time basis. Based at our PCN office in Riduna Park, Melton, this is a community based role involving domiciliary working as a lone practitioner, so you must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car to be considered. This role plays a vital role in supporting clinicians in the delivery of high quality primary care across the PCN and will offer patients care in their own homes to complete blood tests and other observations. If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture (phlebotomy) to collect blood samples.
• Record and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI.
• Access clinical ICE system for electronic pathology requesting, results and printing sample labels.
• Carry out urinalysis, diabetic foot checks and other diagnostic tests, once trained and assessed competent.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne.
• Apply infection prevention and control measures consistently in all clinical activities.
• Escalate concerns or changes in patient condition promptly to the practice clinician.
• Support health promotions by signposting patients to appropriate PCN or community service.

About the PCN

The Deben Health Group PCN is set in picturesque Suffolk, just outside Woodbridge and is close to the Historic Sutton Hoo with nearby Constable country. We comprise four member practices: Wickham Market Medical Centre, The Peninsula Practice, Little St Johns Street Surgery and Framfield House Surgery, with a joint patient population of approximately 40,000, each with its unique strengths and expertise. Our aim is to leverage these strengths and foster collaboration among our network members to deliver key objectives contained in the Directed Enhanced Service Contract (DES) from NHS England and NHS Improvement, and to enhance the quality and efficiency of care delivery. By working together, we can offer a wide range of services, support and coordinated care effectively, and improve patient outcomes.