Job summary
Wateringbury Surgery is a friendly and innovative semi-rural
dispensing practice with a branch surgery in Larkfield. Our
patient list size is growing and we require an experienced Phlebotomist to join
and support our Nursing team 18 hours a week.
Clinical System: EMIS
Web
Salary: depending on experience. You will be included in the NHS pension
scheme
4 weeks annual leave plus birthday leave.
DBS check will be required.
If you are a registered patient at the practice and you are
appointed you will be required to register to with another practice.
Main duties of the job
We require a competent experienced phlebotomist who can work under pressure.
Appointment will be five minute slots with adequate catch up slots
The successful applicant will support the nursing team with assisting with samples, replenishing stock etc
About us
Wateringbury Surgery is a three GP Partner practice supported by five salaried GPs, a nursing team of five, reception and admin staff and the dispensary.
We are part of the successful Malling PCN and share additional staff to support the practice i.e. Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, Social prescribers, Learning Disability Coordinator, Dementia Care Ordinator, Cancer care Coordinator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the
practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for
performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled
patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist
will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the
practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for
performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled
patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist
will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable
- Clinical IT system user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable
- Clinical IT system user skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
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.
