Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant

Job Summary

• Role: Phlebotomist/ Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – General Practice
• Reports To: Practice Nurse / Practice Manager
• Working Environment: Primary care GP surgery

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Vital Signs \& Measurements: Take and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturations, height, weight, and BMI.
• Phlebotomy \& Samples:
• Blood Collection: Perform safe and competent venepuncture for adults (and children where trained).
• Patient Identification: Verify patient identity against GP or nurse request forms before drawing blood.
• Patient Care \& Reassurance: Explain procedures, obtain consent, and calm anxious or distressed patients.
• Sample Handling: Label, package, and store blood specimens accurately before laboratory dispatch.
• Clinical Records: Log blood tests and patient interactions into clinical computer systems ( SystemOne).
• Complication Management: Respond to adverse reactions like bruising, fainting, or prolonged bleeding, and escalate concerns to a nurse or GP.
• Infection Control \& Safety: Follow strict hygiene standards, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and dispose of sharps safely.
• Stock \& Room Maintenance: Collect blood samples, perform urinalysis (dip-testing), and label/package laboratory specimens.
• Diagnostics: Perform ECGs ( electrocardiograms), spirometry, and NHS Health Checks.
• Wound Care: Assist with basic wound dressing changes and suture/clip removal after initial assessment by a nurse.
• Vaccinations: Administer adult flu or routine vaccinations
• Chaperoning: Act as an official chaperone during intimate examinations or consultations

Administrative \& Stock Management

• Room Preparation: Restock consulting and treatment rooms with medical supplies and equipment.
• Infection Control: Clean and maintain clinical equipment, monitor fridge temperatures (for vaccines), and clear clinical waste/sharps bins safely.
• Patient Records: Update electronic patient record systems SystmOne

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person