HCA / Phlebotomist (Maternity Cover) in Ashby de la Zouch

This 12-month maternity cover post sits in the treatment room team at Castle Medical Group, a training practice, working alongside its practice nurses and healthcare assistants. The work centres on phlebotomy, with ECGs, FeNo, wound care, suture removal and NHS health checks, depending on training and scope of practice. The role suits someone who can manage their own workload with minimal supervision and take on additional tasks as requested. Working knowledge of general practice is essential; SystmOne and Microsoft training is available.

What the job involves

• Phlebotomy, including INR tests, with sample labelling and preparation for lab collection
• Wound care and dressings, following practice plan and LLR formulary guidelines
• Removing sutures and clips
• ECGs, FeNo and spirometry, if trained
• NHS health checks with eligible patients
• Diabetic foot checks
• Ear syringing
• Managing anaphylaxis per UK Resuscitation Council guidelines
• CPR and defibrillator use
• Infection prevention and control per practice policy
• Maintaining treatment room stock
• Attending practice and treatment room meetings, mandatory training and CPD, and raising learning needs

What's required

Experience

• Experience working in primary care or a similar healthcare setting
• Experience working within a nursing team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent working knowledge of general practice
• Good communication skills
• Working on own initiative, problem solving and managing own workload with minimal supervision

Nice to have

• Experience of using SystmOne and Microsoft applications

What's offered

• Training in SystmOne and Microsoft applications provided if needed
• Mandatory training and job-related continued professional development
• Peer support within the team
• Training practice environment

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