Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Phlebotomist to join a well-established
supportive team of 10 other nurses which includes Practice nurses, Chronic
Disease Management nurses and Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomist.
The individual we
are looking for would be friendly, flexible, an excellent team player, with
excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. Computer literacy is
essential - we are a SystmOne practice.
20 hours per week.
Salary would be commensurate to experience and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
-
Blood
pressure monitoring
-
ECG
recording
-
Phlebotomy/INR
testing
-
Chaperoning
duties
-
Urinalysis
and the processing and management of other laboratory samples requested by
GPs/nurses
-
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
-
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
-
Clearing
and re-stocking all clinical consulting rooms
-
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions
-
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
-
Helping
to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
-
Assisting
with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and
well-being
About us
Mid Sussex Health Care is a large friendly practice of 20,800 patients based in the villages of Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling and surrounding area. The Partners at the practice are supportive, approachable and encourage input from all staff into the way the practice operates. We have regular clinical practice meeting to share knowledge and understanding to help us deliver patient focused services.
Our clinical team consists of 11 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 10 members in our nursing team. The practice also benefits from pharmacist time, Mental Health Support Co-ordinators and Social Prescriber Link Workers, First contact Physiotherapist through our PCN. All of our clinicians are supported by a well organised and efficient management and administrative team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse
Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the Phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the
provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care
Duties and Responsibilities
- Blood pressure
monitoring
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy/INR
testing
- Chaperoning
duties
- Urinalysis and
the processing and management of other laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
- Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Clearing and
re-stocking all clinical consulting rooms
- Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions
- Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Helping to
raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on
needs related to health and well-being
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse
Manager and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the Phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the
provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care
Duties and Responsibilities
- Blood pressure
monitoring
- ECG recording
- Phlebotomy/INR
testing
- Chaperoning
duties
- Urinalysis and
the processing and management of other laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
- Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Clearing and
re-stocking all clinical consulting rooms
- Preparing and
maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions
- Assisting in
the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
- Helping to
raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on
needs related to health and well-being
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Evidenced ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities and where appropriate make decisions
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne clinical system
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Math.
- Certificated evidence of qualification in phlebotomy from a recognised course provider.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Qualities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop knowledge and service delivery.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative Possess a "can do" attitude to work
Desirable
- Good sense of humour and energy
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload/ priorities
- Flexible in working hours to cover holiday/sickness
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Evidenced ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities and where appropriate make decisions
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne clinical system
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Math.
- Certificated evidence of qualification in phlebotomy from a recognised course provider.
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Qualities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop knowledge and service delivery.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative Possess a "can do" attitude to work
Desirable
- Good sense of humour and energy
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload/ priorities
- Flexible in working hours to cover holiday/sickness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.