Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at Coleridge Medical Centre.
Are you a phlebotomist looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Health Care Support Worker with a wider skillset, including phlebotomy, looking for a change? Either way, we would love to hear from you.
The vacancy is for 25 hours per week and there will also be the opportunity to provide cover one Saturday per month.
**Please note, Coleridge Medical Centre reserves the right to close this job listing earlier than the closing date if there are sufficient applications.**
Main duties of the job
Working
under the direction of the lead nurse and nursing team as part of the practice
multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for performing
venepuncture for patients as requested by the clinical team.
The
successful applicant will be committed to our shared practice values and show enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
About us
At Coleridge Medical Centre, we look after approximately 16,500 patients in our area. This means that during those very busy periods, supporting each other becomes vital to continuing our ability to provide the best patient care.
We strive to fulfil our values of APPROACHABILITY, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION and RESPECT in all aspects of the practice, both with our patients and ourselves.
When working at Coleridge Medical Centre, all staff are offered a generous annual leave allowance, inclusion in the NHS pension scheme, and various wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. These include:
- a member of staff overseeing staff wellbeing and trained in Mental Health First Aid
- a group run by staff dedicated to staff wellbeing, education, and training
- staff social events, including our annual summer and winter parties
- offer of one-to-one wellbeing conversations
- annual staff wellbeing survey
- weekly fruit box
- outside seating area for break times
We are incredibly fortunate to work with some very talented bakers, which means there is often cake or other sweet treats to enjoy on our tea breaks.
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:
- Obtaining patient consent for the
collection of a blood sample
- Performing venepuncture in accordance
with practice protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records on
SystmOne
- Correctly labelling, packaging and storing
of samples
- Effective use of the specimen log,
resolving any discrepancies
- Processing and management of laboratory
samples, in accordance with practice procedures and protocols considering
courier collection times.
- Effectively liaising with the laboratory
staff at Royal Devon & Exeter
- Working collaboratively with the nursing
team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
- Processing of workflow/tasks.
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:
- Obtaining patient consent for the
collection of a blood sample
- Performing venepuncture in accordance
with practice protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records on
SystmOne
- Correctly labelling, packaging and storing
of samples
- Effective use of the specimen log,
resolving any discrepancies
- Processing and management of laboratory
samples, in accordance with practice procedures and protocols considering
courier collection times.
- Effectively liaising with the laboratory
staff at Royal Devon & Exeter
- Working collaboratively with the nursing
team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
- Processing of workflow/tasks.
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.
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Strong IT skills.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident.
- Flexible and co-operative.
- Motivated, forward-thinker.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- 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.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational health clearance.
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.
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Strong IT skills.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident.
- Flexible and co-operative.
- Motivated, forward-thinker.
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- 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.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Occupational health clearance.
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.