Phlebotomist / HCA

NHS; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care provider in Brighouse is seeking a phlebotomist/HCA to join their nursing team. The successful candidate will provide blood testing, vaccinations, and collaborate with the practice team to enhance patient care. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English and experience in a GP practice. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities to participate in various health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in Maths and English.
• Experience working in a GP Practice is required.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe phlebotomy services and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to deliver primary care services.
• Conduct vaccinations and health checks as part of clinical duties.

Skills

Experience in a GP Practice

Knowledge in anatomy and physiology

Ability to educate patients

Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)

Education

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English (or equivalent)

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

HCA Certificates

Tools

EMIS Experience

Job description

Are you a phlebotomist/HCA looking to work in Primary Care?

Rydings Hall Surgery have a fantastic opportunity for a phlebotomist/HCA to join our friendly practice. You would be part of our nursing team and receive help and support if required.

You will focus on providing a safe phlebotomy service, supporting patients, taking routine blood tests from different age groups (as requested by clinicians), maintaining clinically accurate records and managing your own phlebotomy clinics, with support from the Lead Nurse.

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, providing phlebotomy guidance as required.

To maintain mandatory training and remain current in practice.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Phlebotomy - performing blood draws for diagnostic testing.

Basic observations recording blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, and pulse.

Vaccinations & injections - administering flu jabs, B12 injections, covid, RSV, pneumonia, shingles etc.

BP / hypertension reviews

Wound care assisting - basic wound care, suture removal, and clip removal under nurse supervision.

Chaperoning providing support during examinations and procedures.

Sample management processing and handling laboratory samples requested by GPs or nurses.

Health campaigns supporting flu and covid clinics and other initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Nurse.

Stock management - ordering clinical supplies.

About us

About us

Rydings Hall Surgery is a medium-sized practice with around 8,000 patients across a wide area. We have an established full complement of doctors and nurses as well as a new look senior management team who are on hand to support our Patient Services Advisors and Medical Secretaries.

As a surgery located in the heart of Brighouse, we are committed to the well-being of our patients and staff, welcoming new ideas to improve patient care.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

You will collaborate with our clinical teams to provide exceptional primary care services to our patients. Your role will include a mix of Phlebotomy/HCA duties and clinical administrative tasks as part of your daily responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct new patient health checks and other health screenings.
• Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for testing.
• Carry out routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate patient advice.
• Conduct blood tests (phlebotomy).
• Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcal vaccines.
• Perform wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks either independently or under supervision.
• Educate patients on health and well-being, promoting NHS campaigns when necessary.
• Gather lifestyle data for accurate record-keeping and guide patients toward relevant health resources.
• Maintain infection control standards and manage clinical equipment.
• Assist with vaccination management and clinical stock control as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
• Support data collection and analysis related to health and well-being needs.
• Assist with seasonal and special projects.
• Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English (Or equivalent)
• HCA Certificates - Qualifications - Courses attended
• Experience working in a GP Practice
• Ability to reflect on own and team activities to identify risks, enhance performance and improve quality of patient care
• Provide educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues to facilitate learning.
• Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
• Be able to blood from patients in different ways.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent.
• EMIS Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

• 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.
• UK Registration
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.