Canada Street Medical is seeking a skilled and motivated General Practice Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our friendly, patient-centred team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured, busy environment and who takes pride in supporting the smooth delivery of patient care in general practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting our clinical team with a variety of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring an efficient workflow and a high standard of patient service.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support
* Perform phlebotomy for routine and urgent blood tests.
* Prepare and label specimens for collection or courier.
* Record observations such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, and BMI.
* Assist with ECGs, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests as required.
* Support chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, cardiac, respiratory).
* Maintain clinical rooms, ensuring infection control and stock management procedures are followed.
Administrative Support
* Update patient records accurately on the clinical system (Socrates).
* Manage test result workflows and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
* Handle patient queries professionally at reception or by phone as required.
* Support the practice in maintaining a safe and organised clinical environment.
* Assist in recall systems, health promotion and screening programmes.
Essential Requirements
* Experience in phlebotomy (certificate or equivalent training).
* Prior experience in a general practice or primary care setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Competence in basic IT systems; experience with Socrates is highly desirable.
* Understanding of confidentiality, infection control and health & safety procedures.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable Attributes
* Additional clinical skills such as ECG, BP monitoring or urinalysis.
* Experience supporting chronic disease or vaccination clinics.
* CPR / Basic Life Support certification.
* A positive, adaptable approach and genuine interest in patient care.
Working Hours & Benefits
* Part-time hours (to be agreed, typically 2–3 days/mornings per week).
* Friendly, supportive working environment in a modern city-centre practice.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €19.00-€22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 8 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Sick pay
Experience:
* General practice: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person