Job summary
Dual role:
Phlebotomist will provide high-quality venepuncture services to
patients in a safe, effective, and caring manner. The role involves working
closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure timely collection and
processing of blood samples and supporting the smooth operation of the
practice.
NHS Health checks to deliver the NHS Health Check programme by conducting basic health assessments and providing patients 40-74 with lifestyle advice; Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, BMI, Cholesterol testing - the role is patient-facing and helps promote early detection and lifestyle change.
Main duties of the job
Combined list of key duties:
Phlebotomist:
- Perform venepuncture safely and efficiently on patients of all ages, following clinical protocols
- Accurately label, record and prepare blood samples for laboratory processing
- Ensure all procedures are carried out in line with infection control and health & safety guidelines
NHS Health checks:
- Deliver NHS HC aged 40-74
- Take and record health measurements
- Use validated risk assessment tools
- Provide brief lifestyle advice and health education
- Refer patients to appropriate services, such as smoking cessation, weight management or GP follow-up
About us
The Apples Medical Centre is a well-established NHS GP surgery located in Sherborne, Dorset, serving approx 5,400 patients from the town and surrounding villages.
CQC ranted Good
The practice provides a comprehensive range of NHS services, including:
- General medical consultations
- maternity and midwife services
- management of long term conditions
- The practice is a Dispensing practice, caters for patients who live more than one mile from the nearest pharmacy
Practice team:
The clinical team comprises of four GPs, two practice nurses and two HCAs. They are supported by the Managing partner and an administrative team of eight staff members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
-
Perform
venepuncture safely and efficiently in line with clinical guidelines.
- Accurately label, store, and prepare
samples for transportation to laboratories.
- Deliver
NHS Health Checks, including taking blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol testing,
and lifestyle assessments.
- Record and manage clinical data using
appropriate IT systems (SystmOne)
- Offer lifestyle advice and signposting
in line with NHS Health Check protocols.
- Ensure high standards of infection
control and patient care.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses,
and administrative staff.
- Liaise
with clinicians and admin staff to ensure patients are booked appropriately and
results are tracked and actioned.
-
Participate in audits, training, and
continuing professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
-
Perform
venepuncture safely and efficiently in line with clinical guidelines.
- Accurately label, store, and prepare
samples for transportation to laboratories.
- Deliver
NHS Health Checks, including taking blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol testing,
and lifestyle assessments.
- Record and manage clinical data using
appropriate IT systems (SystmOne)
- Offer lifestyle advice and signposting
in line with NHS Health Check protocols.
- Ensure high standards of infection
control and patient care.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses,
and administrative staff.
- Liaise
with clinicians and admin staff to ensure patients are booked appropriately and
results are tracked and actioned.
-
Participate in audits, training, and
continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in phlebotomy with a valid and up-to-date competency certificate.
- Knowledge of safe venepuncture practices, specimen handling, and infection control.
- Good understanding of NHS Health Check procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
Desirable
- Experience with NHS or GP practice operations.
- Knowledge of CQC requirements and compliance standards.
- Understanding of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.
- Experience using EMIS or similar clinical systems
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and solution-focused approach to work.
- Understanding the need for professional confidentiality.
- Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to providing high-quality support to patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to own professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in phlebotomy with a valid and up-to-date competency certificate.
- Knowledge of safe venepuncture practices, specimen handling, and infection control.
- Good understanding of NHS Health Check procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
Desirable
- Experience with NHS or GP practice operations.
- Knowledge of CQC requirements and compliance standards.
- Understanding of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.
- Experience using EMIS or similar clinical systems
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proactive and solution-focused approach to work.
- Understanding the need for professional confidentiality.
- Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to providing high-quality support to patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to own professional development.
