Staveleigh Medical Centre, a GP practice serving around 8,200 patients, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to work with its GPs and nurses in primary care. The role centres on patient-facing clinical work: blood sampling, observations, ECGs, long-term condition reviews and injections. It starts part-time, with the possibility of moving to full-time hours, and suits candidates with prior healthcare experience. A recognised phlebotomy qualification is essential for the post.
What the job involves
- Take blood samples, following procedures for patient identification, labelling, storage and transport
- Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI and other observations, keeping accurate clinical records
- Carry out diabetic foot checks under practice protocols and relevant training
- Support long-term condition management through delegated reviews and health checks, escalating abnormal findings
- Perform ECGs and make recordings documented and available for clinical review
- Administer injections, including vitamin B12 and vaccinations, where trained, assessed as competent and authorised
- Support NHS Health Checks, screening, preventative care and practice clinical programmes, and other delegated clinical duties
- Carry out urine testing and other clinical investigations where trained and required
- Prepare clinical rooms and equipment so they are clean, stocked and ready before appointments
- Recognise and escalat abnormal observations, patient concerns or signs of deterioration to an appropriate clinician
- Give patients clear information about appointments and procedures, referring clinical questions to a qualified professional
- Work alongside GPs, nurses and the wider practice team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care
What's required
Qualifications
- Recognised phlebotomy qualification
Experience
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
- Experience taking blood samples
- Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential patient information
- Experience following clinical procedures, health and safety requirements and infection prevention and control protocols
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience using a clinical IT system
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Care Certificate completed, or willingness to undertake the training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
