Phlebotomist

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with relevant skills and experience. You will have completed an accredited Phlebotomy course. The applicant must have experience within a medical environment.

Hours:20 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay:£12.51 per hour.

Site:The Burns Practice, 4 Albion Place, Bennetthorpe DN1 2EG and The Burns Practice, Goodison Boulevard, Doncaster DN4 6NJ

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Mandi Hardy (Nurse Manager) via e-mail: mandi.hardy@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the nurse manager, and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
• To provide professional, competent and efficient medical care based on best practice which meets patients health and social needs

About us

The Burns Practice is a high achieving, forward thinking and proactive Practice, constantly striving for a seamless provision of excellent patient care within a holistic environment.