Job summary
We are looking for a part time Phlebotomist with
excellent clinical, communication and service skills to join our friendly Nursing
Team.
Main duties of the job
Typical duties
include venepuncture, ICE forms, sample handling, and updating patient records.
Please see the Job Description for more details.
Candidates must be service-minded, driventohelp
others and makethepatient
experienceasstraightforward
as possible. Confidence in talking to patients with diverse needs is required
and excellent communication skills are required. It is essential to be organised,
efficient, adaptable, and flexible in a fast-pacedworking
environment.
Applicants
should be enthusiastic, professional, and ideally have experience of working in
a busy GP surgery using SystmOne. In addition to a competitive salary, you will
also be enrolled to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Training and ongoing development support the role.
About us
Paston Surgery
serves a population of over 6500 patients in North Walsham and the surrounding
area. A Phlebotomist is an essential part of our Nursing Team and support other
clinical staff and practice management.
Closing date
for applications is 13Jan 2025. You are advised to apply as soon
as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised
closing date if enough suitable applications are received. If you have
not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume you
have not been shortlisted, but we would like to thank you for your interest at
Paston Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
-
Obtaining patient consent for the collection
of a blood sample
-
Performing venipuncture in accordance with
practice protocols
-
Maintaining accurate patient records on the
clinical IT system
-
The correct labelling, packaging and storing
of samples
-
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving
any discrepancies
-
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in
a timely manner
-
Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS
Trust laboratory staff
-
Working collaboratively with the nursing team,
seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be
requested to:
-
Participate in practice audit as
directed by the audit lead
-
Participate in local initiatives
to enhance service delivery and patient care
-
Support and participate in
shared learning within the practice
-
Complete opening and closing
procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
-
Obtaining patient consent for the collection
of a blood sample
-
Performing venipuncture in accordance with
practice protocols
-
Maintaining accurate patient records on the
clinical IT system
-
The correct labelling, packaging and storing
of samples
-
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving
any discrepancies
-
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in
a timely manner
-
Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS
Trust laboratory staff
-
Working collaboratively with the nursing team,
seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be
requested to:
-
Participate in practice audit as
directed by the audit lead
-
Participate in local initiatives
to enhance service delivery and patient care
-
Support and participate in
shared learning within the practice
-
Complete opening and closing
procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications
- Clinical IT system user skills
Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
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.
