At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to perform venepuncture and support patient care in a friendly environment.
- Company: Woodstock Bower Group Practice, a forward-thinking GP practice in Rotherham.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, free on-site parking, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Enjoy a well-organised environment with opportunities for growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent, with phlebotomy skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Practice
Woodstock Bower Group Practice is a well‑established, forward‑thinking GP practice serving the Kimberworth area of Rotherham.
We invest in our people, offer full induction, training on our clinical systems, and ongoing development opportunities.
Role Overview
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our friendly, well‑organised team on a flexible sessional basis.
The role is patient‑facing and focuses primarily on venepuncture, clinical measurements and supporting the clinical team under the supervision of the GPs and nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venepuncture and collect blood samples in line with practice protocols and national guidance.
- Ensure correct patient identification, labelling and documentation for all samples.
- Process and prepare samples for transport or analysis, including centrifugation where trained, and maintain accurate records.
- Manage spillages, sharps and clinical waste following correct procedures.
- Record vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, height, weight and BMI.
- Perform 12‑lead ECGs accurately and to a high standard.
- Undertake urinalysis and point‑of‑care testing as directed.
- Act as chaperone for clinical examinations and procedures when required.
- Support the clinical team with other delegated tasks appropriate to training and competence.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible documentation in patient records, reporting any abnormal findings or incidents promptly.
- Carry out routine equipment checks, calibration checks and fridge temperature monitoring as directed.
- Ensure adequate stock levels of clinical consumables and report shortages.
- Maintain clean, tidy and well‑organised clinical rooms and adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, carers and colleagues, recognising the need for empathy and discretion.
- Safeguard confidential information in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and practice policy.
- Comply with the practice Health and Safety policy and participate in mandatory training.
- Support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, behaving in a welcoming and non‑judgemental manner.
- Engage in a full induction programme, mandatory training and appraisal processes, maintaining competence in all duties.
- Contribute to quality improvement, alerting the team to issues of quality and risk.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Previous HCA or equivalent experience in primary or secondary care; competent phlebotomy skills; experience recording clinical observations; professional and friendly manner; flexibility to cover sessions at short notice.
Desirable
ECG recording experience; Systm One experience; NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate; experience of point‑of‑care testing.
Work Conditions
Flexible, sessional working days negotiable; sessions scheduled around the post holder’s availability.
Benefits
- Flexible sessional working arranged around you
- Free on‑site parking
- Friendly and approachable team
- Well‑organised working environment with strong clinical and administrative support
- Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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