PCN GP Assistant & Community Phlebotomist

Primary Care Careers; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare network is looking for a GP assistant and phlebotomist to join their team in Woodbridge. This role involves conducting blood tests and providing care to patients at home. Candidates must have a qualification in venepuncture, experience in healthcare, and a valid driving license. Flexible hours are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• GCSE level pass or equivalent in English and Maths required.
• Qualification in venepuncture needed.
• Experience in a healthcare setting essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture (phlebotomy) to collect blood samples.
• Record and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI.
• Support health promotions by signposting patients to appropriate services.

Skills

Venepuncture

Patient care

Proactive teamwork

Infection prevention

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Venepuncture qualification

Tools

SystemOne

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Deben Health Group Primary Care Network (PCN) is 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 part in supporting clinicians in delivering 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• 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 us

The Deben Health Group PCN is set in picturesque Suffolk, just outside Woodbridge, and is close to the Historic Sutton Hoo with the beautiful Constable country nearby. 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 the 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 to improve patient outcomes.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level pass or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Qualification in venepuncture.

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work alone, be proactive and motivated.
• SystemOne experience preferred.
• Confident with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to own car.

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 to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.