Part Time Phlebotomist or HCA ( 1 Year fixed Term)
Qualified Part Time Phlebotomist or Health Care Assistant required to cover Maternity leave for one year commencing early October 2025
20 - 25 hours between 8.30 and 3 pm * can offer a bit of flexibility
This is a patient facing role therefore previous experience, professionalism, presentation and proven track record is essential
You will be joining a busy GP surgery ( The Rockwell and Wrose Practice) in North Bradford and have full support of our experienced practice nurse team.
Providing care is a skill - compassion and empathy essential requirement.
The role is diverse and interesting, but also challenging at times, attending patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged / vulnerable, mentally unwell, neurodiverse, Learning disabilities and physically disabled. For this reason some awareness of safeguarding training would be advantageous
Main duties of the job
To support the practice nursing teamin the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practicemultidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to theentitled patient population. The phlebotomist/ or health care assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in theprovision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patienteducation.
The role will also include stock control, infection control and waste management.
About us
The Rockwell and Wrose Practice is a busy GP surgery with two branches in Bradford 2 & 10
The practice cares for 11250 patient and has a team of 32 staff.
The surgery has a good reputation for patient care and applies robust clinical and administrative governance procedures.
Enhanced DBS is a requirement of this role, plus evidence of certificates of training
Uniform provided
All employees are eligible for NHS pension scheme
Last CQC inspection in 2019 was GOOD rating
Job responsibilities
* Closing date is 23 8 2025
* Interview Date is 3 9 2025
The following are the coreresponsibilities of the primary care health care assistant.
There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, or embark on extensivetraining in order to undertake new responsibilities, due to the shifting natureof secondary care services into primary care; this will be dependent uponfactors such as GP contractual requirements, workload and staffing levels.
Phlebotomy. Venepuncture as instructed by Doctor or Senior Nurse. Complete necessary path lab requestforms and consign to path lab using ICE software. Input data on practice based computersystem (PCS). Safe waste disposal of sharps etc
Blood pressure checks. Perform blood pressure monitoring asdirected by practice protocol, or under instruction of doctor or seniornurse
Smoking Cessation information and advice as per NHS Bradford andAiredale protocol
24 Hour BP monitoring Perform bloodpressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instructionof doctor or senior nurse
Arrange Home loan BP administration as per protocol
Urine checks (dips, pregnancy testing, etc) overseen by clinician
NHS Health Checks. Input all data (information) ontopractice computer system using health status prompts template. Record all significant chronic diseases(ie diabetes/coronary heart disease, respiratory disease) and arrangefollow up by doctor or senior nurse in appropriate practice pathway (asnecessary)
Carers. Identify carers (record information onto computer system). Undertake Carer health checks Signpost carers on to the Carer LinkWorker for Bradford Carers Support
Long Term Condition reviews Perform bloodpressure monitoring as directed by practice protocol, or under instructionof doctor or senior nurse
Data Input administration ( using GP computer system to record all activity)
Contribute to practice incentive targets. To play proactive role in gatheringclinical data either planned or opportunistically for QOF ( quality andoutcomes framework) and PCN Investment and improvement framework as wellas LES - local enhanced service markers
Contribute to practice achievement of the CQC standards
Stock Control and Room Management. Order path lab and cytology stock andmedical supplies as required. Orderstock for doctors and nurses room (gloves, cotton wool, urine testingkits, plasters, sharps bins etc) and ensure rooms are ready for use at alltimes. To include monthly EmergencyDrug Bag monitoring/replacement of stock
Data Quality, Confidentiality and GDPR. Possess working knowledgeof practice computer system and simple trouble shooting techniques. Report of problems to IT helpdesk. Be Knowledgeable of InformationGovernance and Data QualityPrinciples (including Data protection act, Freedom of Information andAccess to health Records. Mustcheck email inbox daily. Manage tasks within System one daily and accesspractice intranet staff pages daily
DMARD monitoring desirable reporting andundertake blood testing as per practice guidelines
Prediabetes monitoring
Theatre Assistant & chaperone contraceptive Implant and IUCD insertions
Patient information leaflets distribution. Issue leafletsto provide back up information regarding health promotion and lifestyle asnecessary
Attend practice meetings and undertaketraining as necessitates the position
Incidents & Risk management.Report all incidents or equipment faults to Practice Manager or Seniornurse. At all times adhere tocompany policies to ensure risk kept to minimum
Incidentals. Teaand coffee duties as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C English and maths
* Qualified phlebotomy trained ( certificate required)
* Experience of phlebotomy
* System one experience
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
* Blood pressures
* ECG
* Knowledge of system one
Experience
* Must have 6 month experience of working as either HCA or phlebotomist in General practice environment
* Working knowledge of S1
* Ability to adhere to clinical governance policy and procedure
* Work within scope of the role and qualifications
* Knowledge of Infection prevention control policy ( eg Donning and doffing, clinical waste regulations etc)
* Experience of working in general practice preferred
* Good Sense of Humour
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.
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