• Job Description

  Req#: A1836-25-0005?language=en&page=769&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Orchard Medical Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Phlebotomist/HCA to join our friendly nursing team within a dynamic and progressive primary care environment. The primary role of this vacancy involves phlebotomy. It may also include ECG's, BP and NHS health checks.

  The post is to cover 20 hours. We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm. The post will include Saturday cover.

  Main duties of the job

  The role involves managing own caseload of patients. You will primarily be responsible for phlebotomy. With correct experience and/or training this will also include ECG's, BP's, BMI and Annual Health Checks

  About us

  We work from one site and are based on the outskirts of Bristol. As a valued member of the nursing team, the quality of care that we provide to our patients starts with you. If you are wanting a fresh and exciting challenge within a supportive and friendly practice, please apply today. If you would like to meet the team and look around the surgery for an informal visit via an appointment contact Donna Russ on email:donna.russ1@nhs.net

  We offer

  **onsite parking**

  **clinical coffee catch up time**

  **EAP/well-being scheme**

  **Daily practice huddles**

  **Staff Social events**

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12.21 an hour

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A1836-25-0005

  Job locations

  The Orchard Medical Centre

  Macdonald Walk

  Kingswood

  Bristol

  BS15 8NJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be on occasion, a

  requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload

  and staffing levels:

  It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences,

  choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health.

  - To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times.

  - Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as

  competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse.

  - To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team.

  - To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms.

  - To assist in general nursing duties on completion of a training programme and the

  successful assessment of a set standard competency level and under the

  supervision of Practice Nursing Team, i.e.

  foot assessments for diabetes, urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, phlebotomy.

  - To prepare/assist the GPs in minor surgery.

  - To be responsible for the correct maintenance, cleaning and disposal of surgical equipment.

  - To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.

  - To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain.

  - Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control.

  - Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.

  - To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole.

  - To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team.

  - Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client.

  - To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice.

  -To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted.

  - To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene.

  - To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum.

  - Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

  - Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively

  - Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

  - Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be on occasion, a

  requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload

  and staffing levels:

  It is anticipated HCPs will develop skills in respecting patient/clients rights, preferences,

  choices, culture, identity, communication, Health and Safety and promoting health.

  - To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times.

  - Will not undertake any task or element of care until he/she has been assessed as

  competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse.

  - To act as a chaperone as required to GPs/Nursing Team.

  - To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms.

  - To assist in general nursing duties on completion of a training programme and the

  successful assessment of a set standard competency level and under the

  supervision of Practice Nursing Team, i.e.

  foot assessments for diabetes, urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG recording, phlebotomy.

  - To prepare/assist the GPs in minor surgery.

  - To be responsible for the correct maintenance, cleaning and disposal of surgical equipment.

  - To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.

  - To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerator/s are running at the correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain.

  - Be aware and maintain standards of Infection control.

  - Instruct patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.

  - To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole.

  - To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own. To interact in a professional manner and effectively within the team.

  - Report immediately to a member of clinical staff or Senior Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/client.

  - To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and will work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice.

  -To deal, at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, client and colleagues. Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent behaviour is not accepted.

  - To present a caring and efficient image and to present her/himself in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene.

  - To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety, Infection Control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum.

  - Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

  - Ensure read codes and templates are used effectively

  - Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

  - Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Venepuncture/Phlebotomy
  • Experience of autonomous practice

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Be able to measure BMI
  • ECGs
  • BP readings

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a nursing team.
  • Be able to keep accurate clinical notes.
  • Understand the importance of evidence based practice.

  Desirable

  • Be able to request pathology tests.
  • Experience with EMIS

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Venepuncture/Phlebotomy
  • Experience of autonomous practice

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Be able to measure BMI
  • ECGs
  • BP readings

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a nursing team.
  • Be able to keep accurate clinical notes.
  • Understand the importance of evidence based practice.

  Desirable

  • Be able to request pathology tests.
  • Experience with EMIS

  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

  The Orchard Medical Centre

  Address

  The Orchard Medical Centre

  Macdonald Walk

  Kingswood

  Bristol

  BS15 8NJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.orchardmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Orchard Medical Centre

  Address

  The Orchard Medical Centre

  Macdonald Walk

  Kingswood

  Bristol

  BS15 8NJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.orchardmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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