Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant

Cowley Road Medical Practice are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant to compliment the role of the nurse and other Health Professionals and be an integral part and key member of our care team.

You will use clinical skills from your Care Certificate qualification and phlebotomy training within the practice to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients and provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to our registered patients. We value teamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment.

The ideal candidates Health Care Assistant Duties will include phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, weight measurements, Diabetes Health checks, NHS Health Checks, ECG recordings, assisting with wound dressings, urinalysis and assisting GPs with Gynaecology clinics, while always maintaining a clean and safe environment.

They will work closely with General Practitioners, nurses, and laboratory staff to provide high-quality patient care.

Hours being offered in the role of a HCA are Part time (20 hours per week)., The purpose of this role is to:

Provide a safe, high quality and accessible phlebotomy service to the practice population.

Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples from patients.

Properly label, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and transportation.

Verify patient identification and medical records before performing procedures.

Educate patients on the blood draw process and answer any questions.

Carry out NHS Health Checks

Complete Diabetes part 1 Health checks

Assist with patient wound dressing and provide wound management advise.

Carry out urinalysis and document on patients records accordingly.

Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and specimen collections.

Follow infection control and safety protocols to ensure a sterile environment.

Manage supplies and restock medical equipment as needed.

Assist Doctors in Gynaecology Clinics.

Assist with clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments and updating patient records.

Cowley Road Medical Practice is a GP Practice providing various NHS Community and Primary Care Clinical services to patients in Oxford.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking GP practice that places the care of both our patients and staff at the core of everything we do.

Our close-knit team fosters a warm, friendly, and compassionate environment, creating a space where everyone feels valued. Serving a diverse community of over 12,000 patients, our dedicated GPs, nurses, pharmacist, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and administrative staff work together to provide outstanding care.

Every day, our team goes above and beyond to support and improve the health and well-being of the community we are proud to serve.

Cowley Road Medical Practice is supported by Principle Medical Ltd (PML).

PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.

£14.10 to £14.75 an hour Depending on Experience and Qualifications