Job summary
Commonfield Road surgery is recruiting for a Practice Phlebotomist. the hours are 22.5 per week Monday to Friday 08.00-12.30pm, house visits will be required, £11.20 per hour.
We are a friendly practice and small team. We are looking to recruit someone who enjoys a fast pace efficient environment.
We offer NHS pension and Benenden Health policy for all employees.
Main duties of the job
- 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) 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
About us
We are friendly team of four GPs, two Practice Nurses and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
We have a full compliment of administration staff.
We serve our local community and surrounding areas, and actively participate in Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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) 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
- Conducting House Visits for patient who are unable to attend the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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) 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
- Conducting House Visits for patient who are unable to attend the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C or NVQ in Health and Social Care.
- Fully trained phlebotomist.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy and with children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Health Care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care or GP practice setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C or NVQ in Health and Social Care.
- Fully trained phlebotomist.
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy and with children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Health Care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care or GP practice setting
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.