Phlebotomist/HCA

Job summary

We are seeking a Phlebotomist/HCA to join our nursing team for 25-30 hours per week. Salary: £12.21 -£13 ph

Monday Friday (Flexible hours considered)

Working under the supervision of the Lead Nurse you will strictly adhere to specific Practice guidance and protocols to provide Phlebotomy services to our patients. Dependent on previous experience and skills further clinical support for the nursing team may also be required (examples are shown with a * below).

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities:

Obtaining consent from patient to perform venepuncture.

Confirmation of patient details.

Collection of samples as per phlebotomy protocol

To dispose of sharps as per infection control guidance

Ensure samples are labelled correctly and stored appropriately to minimise rejected samples

Clear and concise recording of procedures in practice notes

Adhere to all infection control guidance

Ensuring any concerns or anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

Clear communication with wider practice team

Check and rotate stock where needed

Stay up to date with protocols and guidance

Performing and recording Urine dipstick tests

Recording height and weight checks in patient records

Health promotion

Flu and pneumonia immunisation under PSD training can be provided

Non-clinical Responsibilities:

Stock checks and ordering

Stocking clinical rooms

About us

Mile Oak Medical Centre is a busy GP Practice based in Mile Oak, Portslade providing quality healthcare to approx. 8700 patients.

We are a training practice, have 5 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GPs and are part of the West Hove PCN.

We have a team of 35, working across clinical, administrative and managerial functions and offer friendly and supportive workplace.

We welcome informal visits to the Practice ahead of you submitting your application - please contact Lisa Winney Practice Manager, if you wish to arrange this.