Position Overview & Specifications

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as qualification, workload and staffing levels:

  • venepuncture/phlebotomy
  • Undertake new patient health checks
  • Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
  • Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
  • Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
  • Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
  • Carry out BMI checks as directed
  • Act as a chaperone as required
  • Carry out ECGs as requested
  • Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
  • Provide support during minor operations as required
  • Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
  • Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £11.29 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person