Job summary
Hebden Bridge Group Practice is a
large, dynamic training practice on 3 sites, serving 19,000 patients.
We are currently looking to recruit one permanent Phlebotomist to join our busy Nursing Team. Working independently, the Phlebotomist is responsible for extracting blood samples in line with practice procedures and administering all blood sampling requests in an efficient and precise manner
The Phlebotomist role involves interacting with a significant amount of patients within restricted time scales. It is essential that the post holder remain calm under pressure, is efficient, organised and can be considered by patients and colleagues as friendly, caring and able to put others at ease quickly. The post holder will work between the core hours of 8am and 6.30pm.
We offer a competitive salary with
excellent terms and conditions. Salary will be dependent on previous
experience.
You will be working with a Clinical
team of 7 Nurses, 12 GPs and 3 Advanced Practitioners, and a strong clinical
support team.
We are a member practice of
Calderdale ICB and the Upper Valley Primary Care Network.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
About us
Hebden Bridge Group Practice is a large, dynamic training practice on 3 sites, serving 19,000 patients.
High QOF achieving, nurse led chronic disease management, consistently good CQC ratings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
- Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
- Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
- Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills computer and keyboard literate
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Attitudes and behaviours
Essential
- Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly when required
- Willing and able to take part in all mandatory and professional training/development
- Punctuality - timekeeping
- Adaptability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills computer and keyboard literate
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Attitudes and behaviours
Essential
- Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly when required
- Willing and able to take part in all mandatory and professional training/development
- Punctuality - timekeeping
- Adaptability
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.