Phlebotomist/ Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Weymouth Bay Medical Practice
Weymouth, DT4 7BY · Weymouth, DT4 7LE · Weymouth, DT3 6BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are delighted to be expanding our team and are excited to offer an opportunity for a Phlebotomist or Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendl...
Phlebotomist and Healthcare Assistant
Undertake and accurately record the following
- venepuncture (patients of 16 years and over). Phlebotomists/ HCAs who have undertaken
specific training in paediatric
venepuncture and been deemed competent may carry out venepuncture in patients
aged 10 years and over.
- raise ICE forms (according to
protocol)
- measurement of height and weight and BMI
- urinalysis and preparation of
specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- measurement of blood pressure and temperature
- health promotion
- assist with clinical procedures such as implants, coils and minor surgery
- chaperone
- pulse rate and rhythm
- peak flow measurements
- recording of ECGs
- smoke stop advice and referral
- smoking cessation
- spirometry
- inhaler technique
- pulse oximetry
- near patient testing
- new patient checks
- NHS Health
checks
- referrals to healthy living
- health
promotion
Extended HCA
tasks only to be undertaken with (or working towards) NVQ 3 or other similar and relevant training and validated training
And assessment of competence
- dressings
- removal of stitches
- B12 injections
- diabetes foot checks
Please see attached full job descriptions.
Further information about the job roles can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.
Weymouth Bay Medical Practice is a large friendly GP practice in
Weymouth, Dorset (previously known as Royal Crescent and Preston Road Practice
and Dorchester Road Practice) and both practices were inspected previously and
were rated as Outstanding and Good by the Care Quality Commission.
Practice cares for 26,500 patients with 3 purpose-built surgeries, one in the
town centre of Weymouth (Royal Crescent Surgery), one in Lodmoor (Dorchester
Road Surgery) and one on the outskirts, in the area of Preston (Preston Road
Surgery).
We are a training practice
with a dedicated team of 22 GP Partners and 60 nursing and administrative
staff, and we value the contribution of each staff member.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Infection control awareness
- Standard IT/ keyboard skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organisation/ prioritisation skills
- Time management
- Verbal reasoning skills
- Confidentiality
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the phlebotomist/ health care assistant
- Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role e.g. Phlebotomy experience
- Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public or in a customer care environment.
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Phlebotomy experience
- Experience working under indirect supervision
Desirable: - NHS experience; - Experience of a changing work environment; - Experience working in a general practice or other healthcare environment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others
- Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
- Demonstrates an ability to value the opinions of others
- Demonstrates high level of self awareness, i.e. strengths and weaknesses, personal qualities and skills
- Willingness to undergo education/ training for both practice and service needs
- Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives (appraisal)
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Calm approach
- Positive attitude
Qualifications
Essential: - Good general secondary education including Maths and English
Desirable
- Further clinical qualifications
- IT experience
- HCA course specific to general practice
- NVQ level 3 or working towards this or equivalent qualification
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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