Job summary
The post holder will be a key team player within our large Nursing team.
You will also work alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, reception and admin
staff, provide advice and support for wider multidisciplinary team eg District
nurses, frailty team.
Working under the supervision of the senior practice nurse and in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist
will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of
prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities:
- Primarily taking, collecting, and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures will be your fundamental job role.
In addition to this:
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses such as urine, faeces and sputum.
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, restocking rooms.
Ideally but not exclusively you will have undertaken phlebotomy training and have recent experience in blood taking. The role will be challenging and rewarding. Training in phlebotomy will be considered if the right candidate applies.
We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our supportive team. In return we will offer stability, training and development as and when necessary, and a pleasant working atmosphere.
You will need a full driving licence as this post will require you to work across sites eg. Shaftesbury (Abbey View), Sturminster Newton and Marnhull.
Hours of work: Approx 15 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (eg.08:00-13:00) - Specific hours to be negotiated.
About us
We are a large innovative and
friendly GMS practice in North Dorset who are big on development, invest in our
team and are keen to create opportunities for career development through routes
such as portfolio working and giving autonomy to take the lead and use
initiative. As a partnership we have demonstrated our commitment to
diversification from the traditional model, having both an Advanced Nurse Practitioner,
Clinical Pharmacist and a Manager as partners in our organisation.
We are passionate about giving all
our team a voice and input into the way we work and provide care for our
community. We are very fortunate to have a large MDT already and
recognise the importance of a holistic approach to health care. We have been
part of The Altogether Better Programme and now have a team of health champions
and social prescribers which support this approach.
We are a fun loving practice, looking
for like minded enthusiasts to come and join us and deliver healthcare
embracing new models of care.
Located in a beautiful part of North
Dorset (Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton and surrounding areas), we enjoy
excellent transport links, fantastic local schools (both state and private) and
the coast is within easy reach for sailing, diving and outdoor pursuits
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key team player within our large Nursing team. You will also work alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, reception and admin staff, provide advice and support for wider multidisciplinary team eg District nurses, frailty team.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Primarily taking, collecting, and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures will be your fundamental job role.
In addition to this:
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses such as urine, faeces and sputum.
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, restocking rooms.
Ideally but not exclusively you will have undertaken phlebotomy training and have recent experience in blood taking. The role will be challenging and rewarding. Training in phlebotomy will be considered if the right candidate applies.
We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our supportive team. In return we will offer stability, training and development as and when necessary, and a pleasant working atmosphere.
You will need a full driving licence as this post will require you to work across sites eg. Shaftesbury (Abbey View), Sturminster Newton and Marnhull.
Hours of work: Approx 15 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (eg.08:00-13:00) - Specific hours to be negotiated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key team player within our large Nursing team. You will also work alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, reception and admin staff, provide advice and support for wider multidisciplinary team eg District nurses, frailty team.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Primarily taking, collecting, and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures will be your fundamental job role.
In addition to this:
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses such as urine, faeces and sputum.
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, restocking rooms.
Ideally but not exclusively you will have undertaken phlebotomy training and have recent experience in blood taking. The role will be challenging and rewarding. Training in phlebotomy will be considered if the right candidate applies.
We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our supportive team. In return we will offer stability, training and development as and when necessary, and a pleasant working atmosphere.
You will need a full driving licence as this post will require you to work across sites eg. Shaftesbury (Abbey View), Sturminster Newton and Marnhull.
Hours of work: Approx 15 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (eg.08:00-13:00) - Specific hours to be negotiated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education to GCSE standard.
- Experience within a health care setting.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational and teamworking skills.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work independently.
- Computer literate.
- Understanding, Acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Able to work under pressure and keep calm.
- Be Flexible and adaptable.
- Full Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy.
- Experience in a GP Practice.
- Knowledge of System One clinical system.
- Basic First aid knowledge.
- Health & Safety Awareness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education to GCSE standard.
- Experience within a health care setting.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational and teamworking skills.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work independently.
- Computer literate.
- Understanding, Acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Able to work under pressure and keep calm.
- Be Flexible and adaptable.
- Full Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy.
- Experience in a GP Practice.
- Knowledge of System One clinical system.
- Basic First aid knowledge.
- Health & Safety Awareness.
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.
