HCA/ Phlebotomist General Practice - Part-time inSt. Neots inSt. Neots PUBLISHED 24 OCT 2024
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An exciting vacancy has arisen for an experienced part time Health Care Assistant (HCA)/phlebotomist to work 2 days per week (preferably Thurs and Fri), but with flexibility to cover annual leave when required.
Salary: £11.59 rising to £12.19 after successful completion of probation.
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
About usThis Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time consistent with the responsibility of this role. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
This Job Description is subject to periodic review and development.
The following are the core responsibilities of this role:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the nursing team with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Undertake wound care, uncomplex dressings and other clinical tasks as required
e. Support the nursing team with the management of chronic disease clinics
f. Carry out BMI checks as directed
g. Act as a chaperone as required
h. When trained undertake venepuncture
i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations and other immunisations
j. Carry out ECGs as requested
k. Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples,
l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m. Provide support during minor operations as required ensuring consent received
n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
q. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
r. Perfoming venepunture in accordance with practice protocols
s. Maintaining accurate patient records on Systmone
t. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
u. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
v. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
w. Removal of sutures and staples
x. Carry out urinalysis and pregnancy testing
y. Assist with Doppler investigations and taking stocking measurements
An exciting vacancy has arisen for an experienced part time Health Care Assistant (HCA)/phlebotomist to work 2 days per week (preferably Thurs and Fri), but with flexibility to cover annual leave when required.
Salary: £11.59 rising to £12.19 after successful completion of probation.
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
About us
This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time consistent with the responsibility of this role. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
This Job Description is subject to periodic review and development.
The following are the core responsibilities of this role:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the nursing team with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Undertake wound care, uncomplex dressings and other clinical tasks as required
e. Support the nursing team with the management of chronic disease clinics
f. Carry out BMI checks as directed
g. Act as a chaperone as required
h. When trained undertake venepuncture
i. When trained, administer flu vaccinations and other immunisations
j. Carry out ECGs as requested
k. Ensure the correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples,
l. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
m. Provide support during minor operations as required ensuring consent received
n. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
o. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
p. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
q. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
r. Perfoming venepunture in accordance with practice protocols
s. Maintaining accurate patient records on Systmone
t. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
u. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
v. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
w. Removal of sutures and staples
x. Carry out urinalysis and pregnancy testing
y. Assist with Doppler investigations and taking stocking measurements
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