Job summary
We are delighted to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our small, friendly team at Yorkleigh Surgery.
The Practice prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment for staff and patients. We provide quality clinical care to approximately 8000 patients and have worked to establish close connections within the local community, including nursing and residential homes, pharmacies, the District Nursing Team and other healthcare professionals.
We are also proud to be part of Central PCN, named 2023 PCN of the Year at the General Practice awards.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient collection of blood samples from patients in accordance with NHS protocols and infection control procedures.
Duties include preparing equipment, confirming patient identity, ensuring correct labelling of samples, and maintaining accurate records.
You will work closely with patients of all ages, often providing reassurance and support during the procedure. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About us
Our
clinical team consists of two GP Partners, three salaried GPs, two Practice
Nurse's and one HCA, as well as the extended team of Pharmacists, Social
Prescribers and First Contact Practitioners.
They
are supported by a committed team of care navigators, administrative support
and managerial team.
We
are also a training practice with GP Registrars and Student Nurses on placement
with us.
As
a smaller team we have to work collaboratively to ensure we are achieving the
high standards that we attain to and are providing care to our patients to be
proud of. To encourage an ethos of us working together as a team, we arrange
bi-monthly socials, have small gifts at special times of the year and have a
big, post Christmas celebration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b.Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c.Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
d.The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.
e.Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies.
f.Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
g.Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff.
h.Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.
Hours to be worked on a rota basis, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00am - 18:30pm
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing June 23rd.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b.Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c.Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
d.The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.
e.Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies.
f.Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
g.Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff.
h.Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.
Hours to be worked on a rota basis, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00am - 18:30pm
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing June 23rd.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
