About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated Nursing Team at Brockworth Surgery. The ideal candidate will have experience in phlebotomy, a willingness to learn, the ability to take on responsibility, and a strong team ethic. We are looking for the candidate to work full time, 37.5 hours per week.
*Please note this job advert may close early if we receive a high number of applicants*
Main duties of the job
Initially, the main duties of the role will include phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, and performing ECGs. At a later stage, the successful candidate will receive training in long-term condition reviews, NHS Health Checks, and wound management. Please note that over 70% of this role will involve phlebotomy.
About us
Brockworth Surgery is a practice based in Gloucestershire caring for over 11,000 patients. We are a teaching practice and our team consists of 3 GP Partners, 5 salaried GPs, 1 Lead Practice Nurse, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Lead Healthcare Assistant and 1 Healthcare Assistant. We also work within a multidisciplinary team of Mental health practitioners, Pharmacists, Care Co-ordinators and Social Prescribers. We have a very good team ethic at the practice and all work together to ensure high quality care is given to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Trainee Healthcare Assistant who will work within the nursing team providing care to our patient population.
They will be expected to:
Perform phlebotomy (Venepuncture)/INR monitoringCarry out patient observations, i.e. blood pressurePerform ECGsAssist with ordering
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Experience within general practice/NHS Experience with blood pressure, ECG monitoring
Skills Essential
- Good communication skills - Works effectively within a team - To maintain confidentiality - Able to work under pressure - To be flexible around working hours - Friendly and approachable
Experience Essential
- Phlebotomy trained - IT literate with experience
Desirable
- Able to take blood pressure - Able to carry out ECGs - Experience with SystmOne
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 Brockworth Surgery
Address The Surgery
Abbotswood Road
Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.brockworthsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)