Phlebotomist

Preston Park Surgery

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Job summary

Caring & dedicated Phlebotomist required to join our friendly team at Preston Park Surgery. Located in the Preston park area of Brighton, you will play a crucial role in delivering high quality patient care, working alongside a group of dedicated skilled professionals in a supportive environment.

If you are dynamic, highly motivated and have strong interpersonal and communication skills then apply and join us at Preston Park Surgery.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Duties:- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for medical testing- Label vials accurately and maintain proper documentation of collected samples- Ensure patient identification and verify medical records for accuracy- Utilise aseptic techniques during specimen collection to prevent contamination- Handle specimens appropriately and transport them to the laboratory for analysis- Provide basic life support in case of adverse reactions during blood collection- Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with health and safety regulations

About us

We are a friendly, well established and successful GP practice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton within easy reach of the wonderful Sussex countryside.

You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive, stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional and personal work life balance.

We are:

A team of 8 GP partners, 2 Salaried GPs and an extended Clinical Team of 1 Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a Pharmacy technician.

Patient list size of 12,550 patients and growing

Well Organised with strong admin and management support

System One clinical system

Close knit practice with regular social events.

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3253-25-0000

Job locations

Preston Park Surgery

Florence Road

Brighton

BN1 6DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, work strictly in accordance with Practice protocols & guidelines.Duties and Responsibilities include:

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.

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on System One

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal County Sussex, Brighton

h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care, work strictly in accordance with Practice protocols & guidelines.Duties and Responsibilities include:

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.

a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample

b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols

c. Maintaining accurate patient records on System One

d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples

e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal County Sussex, Brighton

h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must have phlebotomy experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must have phlebotomy experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Preston Park Surgery

Address

Preston Park Surgery

Florence Road

Brighton

BN1 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.prestonparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Preston Park Surgery

Address

Preston Park Surgery

Florence Road

Brighton

BN1 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.prestonparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Janak Chauhan

janakchauhan@nhs.net

01273559601

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3253-25-0000

Job locations

Preston Park Surgery

Florence Road

Brighton

BN1 6DP


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