Job summary
Do you have phlebotomy training or are keen to learn?
Do you
enjoy working in a fast paced environment providing high quality patient focussed
care?
If so, our phlebotomy role could be for you and we would love to hear
from you.
Main duties of the job
Portsdown Group
Practice is a friendly, innovative, and well-established GP Practice supporting
approximately 63,000 patients, currently across 6 sites in the Portsmouth area.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated phlebotomist to join our diverse and
growing team. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable, but not essential,
as training will be provided. There will be the opportunity to undertake
training to become a part of the team undertaking our flu campaign. If you can work to high standards, are
flexible and reliable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
coupled with the ability to deliver a high quality of care, we would like to
hear from you.
About us
Portsdown Group Practice covers the
whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7.
We operate from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane
(PO7 5XP), Heyward Road (PO4 0DY), Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6
4HJ) and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).
We are our own Primary Care Network
(PCN). We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a comprehensive Nursing and
extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team consists of Nurse / Paramedic
Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist,
Dietitians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team
consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
The Practice is well established,
financially secure and successful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide Phlebotomy services to the Practice population. Supported by the
nursing team within the Practice, the Phlebotomist will deliver a phlebotomy
service within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific Practice
guidelines and protocols. Responsible for the phlebotomy service delivered,
demonstrating critical thinking and skills in phlebotomy, within the parameters
of their qualifications and role requirements. They will focus upon providing a
safe phlebotomy service, supporting patients, taking routine blood tests from
different age groups, as requested by clinicians, maintaining clinically
accurate records and managing own phlebotomy clinics. They will work
collaboratively with the general Practice team to meet the needs of patients
and support the delivery of policy and procedures and providing phlebotomy
guidance as required. Training will be provided to become a part of our flu
campaign, delivering flu vaccinations to our Practice population.
Please see on the right our comprehensive vacancy pack detailing all responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide Phlebotomy services to the Practice population. Supported by the
nursing team within the Practice, the Phlebotomist will deliver a phlebotomy
service within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific Practice
guidelines and protocols. Responsible for the phlebotomy service delivered,
demonstrating critical thinking and skills in phlebotomy, within the parameters
of their qualifications and role requirements. They will focus upon providing a
safe phlebotomy service, supporting patients, taking routine blood tests from
different age groups, as requested by clinicians, maintaining clinically
accurate records and managing own phlebotomy clinics. They will work
collaboratively with the general Practice team to meet the needs of patients
and support the delivery of policy and procedures and providing phlebotomy
guidance as required. Training will be provided to become a part of our flu
campaign, delivering flu vaccinations to our Practice population.
Please see on the right our comprehensive vacancy pack detailing all responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- To have led own phlebotomy / healthcare clinics
- Experience of administering flu vaccinations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a part of a team and independently
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful circumstances
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Understand equality, diversity and how it affects this role
Other
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
Desirable
- Relevant phlebotomy qualification
- Evidence of training in administering flu vaccinations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- To have led own phlebotomy / healthcare clinics
- Experience of administering flu vaccinations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a part of a team and independently
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful circumstances
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Understand equality, diversity and how it affects this role
Other
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
Desirable
- Relevant phlebotomy qualification
- Evidence of training in administering flu vaccinations
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.
