GP Surgery HCA/Phlebotomist

Posting date:	23 July 2025
Salary:	£14.00 per hour
Additional salary information:	£14.00 an hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 August 2025
Location:	Birmingham, B17 9DB
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A3470-25-0005

Summary

Job Summary The post holder will provide a general phlebotomy/hca service for the Practice Perform health checks and assist with NHS Health Checks. Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems. Ensure clinical areas are kept clean, stocked, and compliant with infection control standards. Support health promotion and lifestyle advice under clinician direction. The post holder may be asked to undertake other administrative duties from time to time. The post holder will maintain patient confidentiality and will work under the direct supervision of the Practice Director and within Practice Guidelines and Protocols at all times. Qualifications Desired: Infection prevention & control- Required HCPC- Required Phlebotomy- Required Venipuncture -Preferred Customer service -Preferred Clinical Duties To provide a sessional phlebotomy service for patients, ensuring that laboratory samples are correctly labelled and sent to the laboratory promptly. To record on the practice clinical computer system all patient encounters using templates. Carry out basic procedures such as BP monitoring, ECGs, wound care, and phlebotomy Support chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma reviews under guidance) Administer vaccinations and injections (if trained and under appropriate protocols). Assist in clinics such as smear clinics or minor surgeries (chaperoning when required). To undertake CPR training and other training relating to the service as required. To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system. To participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice General Duties To function as an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team. To attend relevant clinical meetings as required. To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation and Data Protection Acts. To report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Practice Director any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy and Infection Control policy, to include (but not limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice 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 Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Spillage control procedures, management and training 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 recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice 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. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources 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 Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate