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Job Summary
Working under the direction of registered healthcare professionals, this role will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Core responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple wound care, assisting with health promotion activities and supporting long-term condition reviews.
Job Summary
Working under the direction of registered healthcare professionals, this role will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Core responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple wound care, assisting with health promotion activities and supporting long-term condition reviews.
The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. The requirements of the post are linked to the Level 3 of the District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework (Health Service England).
Main duties of the job
Primary Duties And Areas Of Responsibility
Working within clinical guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:
* Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis
* Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate
* Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
* Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
* ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
* Near patient testing, e.g. blood glucose, lipids and INR
* Doppler ultrasound measurements (working with a Registered Nurse)
* Measurement of airway function (Peak expiratory flow rate and spirometry)
* Obtain venous blood samples for investigation
* Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legislation
Carry out care of simple wounds and apply dressings Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples Assist with the management of clinical supplies Participate in quality improvement e.g audit, development of protocols and new services
About Us
Local Primary Care works with member practices to provide excellent services to patients. Supporting practices to develop their workforce and leadership.
Our Focus Is On:
* Working with practices at scale to provides primary care services.
* Preserving personalised healthcare and improving continuity of care.
* Support practices to develop their practices, their workforce and their leadership.
* Working in partnership with other health and care organisations in promoting new collaborations.
In order to achieve the best care outcomes for patients, Local Primary Care believes we must all work towards our core values.
Our Core Values Are:
* Caring
* Excellence
* Ethical
* Transparency
* Trust
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience This will band 2-3 equivalent, level depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0131-HCAJUNE2025
Job locations
Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre
Furthergate
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 3HQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Primary Duties And Areas Of Responsibility
Working within clinical guidelines and protocols, undertake and record:-Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis-Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate-Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index-Measurement of legs for compression hosiery-ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring-Near patient testing, e.g. blood glucose, lipids and INR-Doppler ultrasound measurements (working with a Registered Nurse)-Measurement of airway function (Peak expiratory flow rate and spirometry)-Obtain venous blood samples for investigation-Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule and legislation-Carry out care of simple wounds and apply dressings-Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples-Assist with the management of clinical supplies-Participate in quality improvement e.g audit, development of protocols and new services
Quality
Manage personal time and workload effectively and efficiently
Meet deadlines and other performance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN
Use significant event analysis to alert staff to areas of potential risk
Education, Training and Development
To undertake all relevant training as set out by The Personalised Care Institute
Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development
Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to date with latest guidelines
Undertake additional training and development to close potential gaps in skills and knowledge
Governance and Risk
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with in the course of performing duties
Ensure that all systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality is maintained at all times
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Confidentiality
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to GP practices, patients and their careers, practice staff, GP federation staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the federation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with LPC policies and procedures, IG regulations and Data Protection Act relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with business procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Health & Safety
The Post-holder Will Assist In Promoting And Maintaining Their Own And Others Health, Safety And Security As Defined In Both The Federations And Practices Health & Safety Policies. This Will Include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to business guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
Reporting potential risks identified
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies and procedures
Smoke Free Policy
In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includes not permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Post-holder Will Assist In Promoting And Maintaining Their Own And Others Health, Safety And Security As Defined In Both The Federations And Practices Health & Safety Policies. This Will Include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to business guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
Reporting potential risks identified
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees to share this commitment. All staff members are required to undertake safeguarding training and follow safeguarding policies and procedures
Smoke Free Policy
In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy. This includes not permitting the use of E-cigarettes on the premises.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Ability to provide quality care
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organisational and effective time management skills
* Good team working
* Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
* Computer literate
Desirable
* Knowledge of EMIS
* Skills in phlebotomy, ECGs, patient health checks, blood pressure
* Basic First Aid Knowledge
* Awareness of blood borne viruses
Experience
Essential
* Experience within a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience within primary care
Qualifications
Essential
* A good general education
Desirable
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* A good general education
Desirable
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Local Primary Care GP Federation
Address
Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre
Furthergate
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 3HQ
Employer's website
https://lpcfederate.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Local Primary Care GP Federation
Address
Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre
Furthergate
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 3HQ
Employer's website
https://lpcfederate.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
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* Job function
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