Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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