Job summary
Are you a phlebotomist looking to
work in Primary Care?
GPS Healthcare have a fantastic opportunity
for a phlebotomist to join our team. You would be part of our nursing team and
receive help and support if required.
The ideal candidate will be required toprovide Phlebotomy services to the practice population(s)
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.
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare.
Active participation in achieving QOF and Enhanced
Services targets and recall demands.
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide a safe phlebotomy service.
Review patient data to work with the nursing team, to achieve focused patient healthcare.
Explain the procedure to patients carefully and methodically.
To attend regular team meetings at site and externally.
Label samples correctly and clearly.
Adhere to infection control policy, including staff immunisation.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies and encourage principles of self-care.
Understand and apply statutory procedure and local guidance regarding the identification of vulnerable adults and children, domestic violence, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.
Offer holistic service to patients and their families.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Assisting with safe transfer of patients to ambulance services or secondary care.
Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Raise relevant information with the duty GP.
About us
GPS Healthcare provides high quality primary care
services through six premises.
Flexibility to work at the other premises, including home visits when
requested as part of this role.
The locations of the other key GP Practices are
listed below but are not exclusive.
Other locations may be added to this list.
You may be expected to travel to alternative
locations, including any training & development sessions.
Knowle Surgery, 1498 Warwick Road, Knowle B93 9LE
Meadowside Family Health Centre, 30 Winchcombe
Road, Solihull, B92 8PJ
Park Surgery, 278 Stratford Road, Shirley,
Solihull, B90 3AF
Tanworth Lane Surgery, 198 Tanworth Lane, Shirley,
Solihull B90 4DD
Village Surgery, Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green,
Solihull, B90 4JA
Yew Tree Medical Centre, 100 Yew Tree Lane,
Solihull B91 2RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Phlebotomy services to the practice population(s).
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.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Assisting with safe transfer of patients to ambulance services or secondary care.
Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Raise relevant information with the duty GP
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare.
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice.
Attend GPS Phlebotomy Team meetings.
To attend regular team meetings at site.
To have regular communications with the Lead Nurse
and Site Supervisor.
Attend external meetings as appropriate to role
and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Phlebotomy services to the practice population(s).
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.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Assisting with safe transfer of patients to ambulance services or secondary care.
Recognise patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health. Raise relevant information with the duty GP
Review patient data to work with the nursing team,
to achieve focused patient healthcare.
To maintain mandatory training and remain current
in practice.
Attend GPS Phlebotomy Team meetings.
To attend regular team meetings at site.
To have regular communications with the Lead Nurse
and Site Supervisor.
Attend external meetings as appropriate to role
and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: GCSE Grade A C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
- Phlebotomy qualification.
- Ability to reflect on own and team activities to identify risks, enhance performance and improve quality of patient care
- Provide educational role to patients , carers, families and colleagues to facilitate learning.
- Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.
- Knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
- Be able to blood from patients in different ways.
- Knowledge of personal care.
- Knowledge of local and national promotion strategies, health policies and public health issues.
Desirable
- Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent.
- SystmOne Experience
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: GCSE Grade A C Maths and English (Or equivalent)
- Phlebotomy qualification.
- Ability to reflect on own and team activities to identify risks, enhance performance and improve quality of patient care
- Provide educational role to patients , carers, families and colleagues to facilitate learning.
- Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.
- Knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
- Be able to blood from patients in different ways.
- Knowledge of personal care.
- Knowledge of local and national promotion strategies, health policies and public health issues.
Desirable
- Beginners level Word and Excel or equivalent.
- SystmOne Experience
Experience
Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
