Clinical Support Assistant: Health Checks & Phlebotomy

NHS Jobs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a clinical support professional to assist in primary care settings with routine patient observations, phlebotomy, ECG recordings, and urinalysis following practice protocols. The role includes contributing to health checks, screening programs, and patient education in a busy clinical environment.

You will support routine clinic operations, maintain equipment, uphold infection prevention standards, and assist with various clinics and administrative tasks as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience or training in measuring vitals and basic clinical observations.
• Ability to perform venipuncture where trained and competent.
• Familiarity with ECG recordings and urine analysis.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vitals such as BP, height, weight, BMI, pulse, respiratory rate and temperature.
• Undertake NHS Health Check observations and support screening programmes.
• Carry out ECG recordings and 24 hour BP monitors where trained.
• Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for laboratory collection.
• Support wound care, dressing clinics and diabetic clinics where trained.
• Assist with health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Carry out new patient checks and phlebotomy duties per policy.
• Chaperone patients during examinations and report abnormalities promptly.
• Maintain clinical rooms and stock, ensure infection control and PPE use.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team and assist in clinics and audits.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Venipuncture

ECG recording

Urinalysis

Wound care support

Health promotion

Infection prevention

Chaperone duties

Clinical documentation

Education

General healthcare qualification (e.g., HC Assistant)

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

ECG machine

Laboratory specimen prep

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a clinical support professional to assist in primary care settings with routine patient observations, phlebotomy, ECG recordings, and urinalysis following practice protocols. The role includes contributing to health checks, screening programs, and patient education in a busy clinical environment.

You will support routine clinic operations, maintain equipment, uphold infection prevention standards, and assist with various clinics and administrative tasks as part of a