Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hook, RG29 1JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Summary Provide a phlebotomy service to patients according to good clinical practice, following practice protocols and guidelines Main Responsibilities Take blood samples from patients when requested to do so or when indicated by an alert or template. Enter details on ICE and in templates where indicated. Measure blood pressures and record on templates. Test urine specimens using appropriate equipment and record as requested. Ensure all pathological samples are safely presented and correctly labelled for collection. Encourage and educate patients as to healthy lifestyles, if trained to do so Maintain treatment and clinic rooms in a clean and tidy condition. Ensure all consulting rooms are adequately stocked with couch-rolls, dressings, venesection and sample containers, gloves, surgical instruments and equipment and other appropriate items as per the checklist. All items in GP consulting rooms must have a minimum of 3 months shelf life Complete monitoring logs within the timescales indicated. Communication & Organisation Provide support to and communicate regularly with other Practice colleagues to ensure continuity of care and administration; seeking help from colleagues as appropriate. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and responding accordingly. Attend Practice Nurse clinical meetings and contribute where appropriate Enter all clinical information onto computer. Observe and act upon diary dates on the computer. Ensure competence in making computer entries, seeking help from the Management staff or Doctors, if required. Liaise with patients doctor regarding treatment and advice being given Organise and prioritise workload on a day-to-day basis and work within the time-frame allocated for specific tasks. Training & Development Keep up to date with good nursing practice. Maintain your personal development plan and present it at your annual appraisal. Undertake specific training when requested to do so by the Practice. Participate in audit where appropriate. Be aware of your clinical competencies. Do not attempt to undertake any procedure or give any medical advice that you are not competent to perform. Inform the Manager if you do not feel competent to perform any of the duties asked of you, in order for additional training to be organised. 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 Health & Safety Be familiar with all Practice Policies and Procedures and how to access them. Follow Practice Health and Safety procedures. Replace sharps boxes when two-thirds full and ensure they are kept safe awaiting collection. Dispose of clinical waste in the containers provided Follow Practice infection control procedures. Report any potential risks identified. Other Perform any other nursing duties that the Practice may request, subject only to you being competent to perform said duty. Act as a chaperone when requested; assisting doctors and nurses. You will also undertake to perform any other duties of a general, clerical or administrative nature required of you to facilitate the smooth running of the Practice, as requested by the Manager or Doctors Changes in the work required from you may result from, for example; changes in legislation, changes in the way the NHS operates, changes in computer and other technology or changes in the way Medical Practice is run.

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