Primary Care Healthcare Assistant: Phlebotomy & Health Checks

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join their friendly team. This full-time position focuses on providing high-quality care as part of a nursing team. Candidates must have prior primary care experience and strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy. Responsibilities include undertaking patient tests and promoting health and wellbeing, making this a vital role in ensuring patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidential manner with compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy for both venous and INR patient testing.
• Perform wound dressings and suture clip removals.
• Conduct health checks and new patient checks.

Skills

Strong clinical skills including venepuncture/phlebotomy

Excellent patient-facing communication

Organisational and time management skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join their friendly team. This full-time position focuses on providing high-quality care as part of a nursing team. Candidates must have prior primary care experience and strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy. Responsibilities include undertaking patient tests and promoting health and wellbeing, making this a vital role in ensuring patient care excellence.