Phlebotomist/HCA
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS15 8NJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1836-25-0020 |
Summary
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.