Job summary
Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with Phlebotomy Experience
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant with phlebotomy skills looking for flexible work across our community services?
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is seeking proactive and motivated Bank HCAs with Phlebotomist experience to support our clinics and community teams.
You will play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality patient care through effective blood collection, assisting with patient support, and helping to maintain continuity of service. This includes covering ad-hoc weekday shifts to help manage backlogs and shortfalls within the service.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (ad-hoc weekday shifts)
Locations: Community-based (Clinic and Domiciliary Settings)
- Chalkhill Community Centre Wembley HA9 9FX
- Hillside Primary Care Centre - , London NW10 8RY
- Willesden Centre for Health & Care - Robson Ave, London NW10 3RY
- Wembley Centre for Health and Care - Wembley HA0 4UZ
Main duties of the job
o Perform venepuncture efficiently and accurately in clinic and home-visit settings (target: one patient every 8 minutes within the clinic).
o Support clinical teams with basic patient care duties in line with your HCA competencies.
o Assist in managing ad-hoc cover to ensure service continuity during peak periods or staffing shortfalls.
o Deliver care in accordance with CLCH policies, guidelines, and competencies, as delegated by the Phlebotomy Team Lead or Locality Manager.
o Accurately complete documentation and ensure timely entry of activity data onto clinical systems.
o Report any changes in a patient's condition to the Team Leader or senior phlebotomist on duty.
o Promote health education and self-care during patient interactions.
o Adhere to Data Protection, confidentiality, and infection prevention standards at all times.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 (care) or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous community experience
- Interest in working in community Nursing
- Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3 (care) or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous community experience
- Interest in working in community Nursing
- Knowledge of community practice to include venepuncture, monitoring of blood pressure.
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances; chronic sick or disabled patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to work under pressure
- Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
