Job summary
We are recruiting for HCAs, for the PCN Treatment Centre based at Shelley Manor Medical Centre, Bournemouth BH5 1LX, including Out of hours service delivery.
The Role will require an Enhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in the treatment centre under the direction of qualified clinicians, completing phlebotomy, NHS health checks and more.
About us
About us-
Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network PCN, comprises four like-minded practices working together in East Bournemouth, Dorset, with a strong reputation on quality improvement and investing in its employees. The PCN serves a population of approximately 55,000 patients with a diverse demographic.
Practices part of the PCN are:
Shelley Manor Medical Centre and Holdenhurst Road
Littledown Surgery
Beaufort Road Surgery
Southbourne Surgery
The PCN is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves. By working together with our different Network teams, we use our combined skills to provide a service that is joined-up, holistic, proactive and personal for the patient.
We are lucky that all our practices are located close to the sea and open green spaces.
Our Network teams include:
Enhanced Care Visiting team for frail housebound patients and those in care homes. The team includes visiting GPs, ANPs, Paramedic, Frailty Nurses, Care Coordinators, Pharmacist.
BEC Urgent Care Treatment Centre working out of the Private Suite at Shelley Manor Medical Centre.
First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner service.
Digital Care Coordinator, Digital Champions.
Mental Health practitioners.
Health & Wellbeing Coaches within Help & Care team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive-
Phlebotomy including DOAC clinics
To collect venous or capillary blood samples without harm to patient or self by following the phlebotomy standard operating procedures.
To obtain such blood samples to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring collection, maintaining appropriate files & records as required.
To ensure that all phlebotomy equipment and accommodation is properly maintained and suitable for use.
Undertake ECGs
Dopplers
Dressings
NHS Healthchecks
Hypertension clinics
Training will be provided in these areas, depending on experience. We are also able to support NVQ qualification.
Equality & Diversity
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity, taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.
The PCN is a friendly, flexible, forward thinking and a supportive Network.
Benefits include:
Free parking on site
Access to health service discounts online (Blue Light Card - there is a small charge) where well-known brands offer discounts to NHS employees
NHS Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu jabs
Network events
Dedicated support for health and wellbeing for all PCN staff
Staff friendly policies to support work-life balance
Cycle to work scheme (in the process of being developed)
Staff events/functions
Equal opportunity
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender, gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Immigration Act 2016
All applicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK. In completing this application, you are giving Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN permission to contact the Home Office-UKBA to establish your immigration status and eligibility to work at Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is not a Tier Sponsor.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Employer's website
https://bournemoutheastcollaborative.co.uk -Opens in a new tab
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive-
Phlebotomy including DOAC clinics
To collect venous or capillary blood samples without harm to patient or self by following the phlebotomy standard operating procedures.
To obtain such blood samples to a standard fit for laboratory testing ensuring collection, maintaining appropriate files & records as required.
To ensure that all phlebotomy equipment and accommodation is properly maintained and suitable for use.
Undertake ECGs
Dopplers
Dressings
NHS Healthchecks
Hypertension clinics
Training will be provided in these areas, depending on experience. We are also able to support NVQ qualification.
Equality & Diversity
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity, taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.
The PCN is a friendly, flexible, forward thinking and a supportive Network.
Benefits include:
Free parking on site
Access to health service discounts online (Blue Light Card - there is a small charge) where well-known brands offer discounts to NHS employees
NHS Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu jabs
Network events
Dedicated support for health and wellbeing for all PCN staff
Staff friendly policies to support work-life balance
Cycle to work scheme (in the process of being developed)
Staff events/functions
Equal opportunity
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender, gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Immigration Act 2016
All applicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK. In completing this application, you are giving Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN permission to contact the Home Office-UKBA to establish your immigration status and eligibility to work at Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN is not a Tier Sponsor.
Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Employer's website
https://bournemoutheastcollaborative.co.uk -Opens in a new tab
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs or similar, to include English Language and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- To demonstrate and be up to date competency and understanding of phlebotomy technique and sampling conditions
- Ability to deal with distressed patients in an empathic, caring and compassionate way.
- Ability to write and maintain accurate clinical records
- Have strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office
- To have working knowledge of SystmOne
- Good time management skills
- Be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and understand their clinical importance
- To be able to work independently within a team structure and possess excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to follow instructions and guidance given to them.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience of working in a Primary Care
- Previous HCA or Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs or similar, to include English Language and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- To demonstrate and be up to date competency and understanding of phlebotomy technique and sampling conditions
- Ability to deal with distressed patients in an empathic, caring and compassionate way.
- Ability to write and maintain accurate clinical records
- Have strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office
- To have working knowledge of SystmOne
- Good time management skills
- Be able to prioritise their day and be familiar with all routine blood tests and understand their clinical importance
- To be able to work independently within a team structure and possess excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and to follow instructions and guidance given to them.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience of working in a Primary Care
- Previous HCA or Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting
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.
