Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant
Hedena Health Ltd
Oxford, OX3 9JA
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves working as a Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant in a GP practice, doing tasks like taking blood samples, checking patients' health, and supporting doctors and nurses with minor procedures. It's a great role for someone who enjoys working with people, is good at communication, and is comfortable with medical procedures. You'll need to be a team player and have good time management skills.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be a qualified Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant or have relevant experience
- You should be able to work well in a team and take initiative when needed
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- You'll need to be able to manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks
- Basic computer skills, especially with EMIS, are required
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in a similar role or volunteering at a hospital to build your skills and confidence
- Make sure you're comfortable with the idea of working with blood and medical equipment
- Practice your communication skills by taking a course or joining a public speaking group
- Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations
- Highlight your ability to work as part of a team and support others in your application
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Job description
We are seeking a caring and committed Phlebotomist/Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and innovative group of GP Practices in Headington and t...
The Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant will provide high-quality clinical support services, including undertaking venepuncture, accurately recording and processing patient samples, and ensuring specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to laboratories. The role will involve carrying out a range of patient health assessments and clinical procedures, including blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, NHS Health Checks, diabetic reviews, urinalysis, wound care, immunisations, Doppler assessments, and suture removal. The post holder will support GPs and nurses with minor surgery and other clinical procedures, maintain accurate patient records using EMIS, manage clinical stock, and ensure patient care is delivered safely, professionally, and in line with practice policies and clinical standards.
- Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.
- Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
- Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Check patient identification against EMIS records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
- Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct nursing templates
- Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
- Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as required. Such tasks may include:
- Blood Pressure monitoring
- Baseline Tests e.g. BMIs, height, weight monitoring
- ECG recording
- HCA Diabetic check
- Urinalysis
- NHS health checks
- Suture removal
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs and Nurses with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Ordering stock as and when required.
- Immunisations flu/B12
- Doppler
- Mental Illness Health Checks
- Wound care
We have a focus on staff wellbeing through initiatives such
as an annual Away Day and Staff outings. Fresh fruit deliveries and homemade
cakes and goodies are a staple in our staff room and morning coffee is in our
sunny Quad! We are situated in an ideal location in Oxford right next to a
large, beautiful Park and staff parking is available.
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Blood Pressure monitoring
- Baseline Tests - BMIs height weight monitoring
- ECG recording
- HCA Diabetic check
- Urinalysis
- NHS health checks
Desirable
- Suture removal
- Experience ordering stock and stock management
- Immunisations flu/B12
- Doppler
- Mental Illness Health Checks
- Wound care
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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About the employer
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