Phlebotomist/HCA

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Nottingham is seeking an experienced phlebotomist. The role involves performing venepuncture, monitoring supplies, and offering health checks. Applicants should possess a phlebotomy certification and experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers flexible working hours, teamwork, and a supportive environment with training opportunities.

Benefits

Team snacks and 'wellbeing' cupboard

Friendly and supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification is essential.
• Experience of working with the general public required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and home visits for phlebotomy.
• Check and order stocks via suppliers.
• Monitor emergency equipment and vaccine fridges.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Experience working with the general public

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards equivalent

Previous HCA Care Certificate

Vaccination certification

Job description

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications. Please apply ASAP if you interested. Interviews will take place 19th Nov.

Working pattern

Mon & Tues 07.30 - 13.30

Wed - Fri 08.00 14.00

We are happy to take applications from anyone interested in working 30-37 hours.

Are you an experienced phlebotomist? Would you like to work for Nottinghamshire's No 1 rated practice? If so then this is the job for you.

If you are able to cover other aspects of the HCA elements of the role e.g. ECGs, vaccinations then great but if not don't worry as we can provide training to enable you to do these.

You will work closely with our Nurse Manager and practice nurse providing efficient services to our 7000 patients many of whom require regular blood taking appointments so you will need to be able to develop excellent working relationships with our lovely patients.

We are committed to providing support and training to all our team and will ensure you have everything you need to undertake the role. You will also be supported by our awesome reception team.

Main duties of the job

Whilst a large part of the role is venepuncture there are other tasks required throughout the day/week. Including (but not limited to)

• Home visits for phlebotomy (we are very strict about who we visit so this will only be once or twice per week). You will need to be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes. Mileage is paid at standard HMRC rates.
• checking and ordering stocks via multiple suppliers
• Checking all emergency equipment is fit for use e.g. Defib, oxygen
• Monitoring vaccine fridges

• ECGs
• Health checks - BPs, weight, height
• Vaccinations - B12, Pneumo
• Flu jabs (seasonal)
• Dressings & suture removal

About us

Tudor House Medical Practice is a long established practice in Sherwood, on Edwards Lane opposite the City Hospital. We have good transport links including the Medilink.

There are 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 Nurses, 1 ANP, 1 PA and a supportive and helpful management and reception team.

Many of our staff have been with the practice for over 10 years and our longest serving team member has been here over 25 years.

We love snacks! Not only do we provide the usual tea, coffee and water but we also provide all manner of bread products! We love a tea and toast catch up in the morning. On top of this our 'wellbeing' cupboard is supplied with treats galore to give you that sugar boost if you're flagging (probably not the healthiest practice but brings a smile!). Last but not least we love a good 'fuddle' and will use any excuse to lay on a spread fit for 50 - even if there are only really a dozen of us!

We are a friendly team and you will find us supportive and helpful.

If you are interested please give us a call for a chat or even come and have a look around, meet the team and see our set up.

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
• Vaccination certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment

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

Tudor House Medical Practice

Address

138 Edwards Lane

Sherwood

Nottingham

NG5 3HU

Employer's website

https://www.tudorhousemedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)