Healthcare Assistant/phlebotomist - Burnley, United Kingdom - SHR
Description
Healthcare Assistant / PhlebotomistCompany:
SHR Group UK
Location:
GP Surgery, Burnley
Job Type:
Full-time / Part-time - £15.00ph
Overview:
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Key Responsibilities:_
- Phlebotomy Services:_
- Perform venepuncture and collect blood samples from patients following established protocols.
- Ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens.
- Maintain accurate records of blood draws and submit samples to the laboratory promptly.
- Patient Care:_
- Assist with patient assessments, including recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates).
- Provide support during minor surgical procedures and dressings.
- Assist with routine health checks and screenings, such as ECGs and spirometry.
- Clinical Support:_
- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Assist healthcare professionals with patient examinations and treatments.
- Provide basic wound care and first aid.
- Administrative Duties:_
- Maintain patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow within the practice.
- Assist with the preparation of medical reports and correspondence.
- Health Promotion:_
- Provide patients with information on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle choices.
- Support initiatives to improve patient adherence to treatment plans.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential:_
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant and/or Phlebotomist.
- Competence in venepuncture and blood sample collection.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note that we can only consider applicants with prior experience in Primary Care or General Practice within the UK._
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
£15.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- **Please note that we can only consider applicants with prior experience in Primary Care or General Practice within the UK.
Experience:
- HCA or Phlebotomist in a healthcare setting within the UK: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist
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