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The Long Buckby Practice

Phlebotomist/Administrator

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Job summary

We are looking for a Phlebotomist to join our happy and friendly village Surgery in Long Buckby.

We are a supportive group of colleagues who enjoy looking after our patients and provding the very best health care we can.

If you would like this rare opportunity to join our team working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11.30 please get in touch.

If you are interested, these hours could be increased to help our admin team too.

Main duties of the job

  • To ensure the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and that they confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of blood samples in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring each sample is stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm identity
  • Checking patient identification and confirming whenever possible
  • Recording collection of blood samples in a patient record in accordance with practice procedure
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
  • Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues

About us

Long Buckby is a small and friendly practice based in the heart of the village . We have a multi-skilled team that is well-run, has a great team ethos, is a high achiever for QOF and we are keen to continue the trend of improving work life balance with a sustainable manageable workload for all.

We are a family-friendly practice with good links with other Practices and local services. We try to accommodate working patterns to suit as much as we can. We are committed to staff development and wellbeing. Benefits include membership to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3611-23-0000

Job locations

24 Station Road

Long Buckby

Northamptonshire

NN6 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

This role will be to undertake and record venepuncture following evidence-based national and clinical governance principles. You will ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers with accurate, legible labelling to confirm patients identity.

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Accountable to: Practice Manager

Job responsibilities:

  • Ensure the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and consents to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring each sample is stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm identity
  • Checking patient identification and confirming whenever possible
  • Recording collection of blood samples in a patient record in accordance with practice procedure
  • Ensuring the samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
  • Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

This role will be to undertake and record venepuncture following evidence-based national and clinical governance principles. You will ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers with accurate, legible labelling to confirm patients identity.

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Accountable to: Practice Manager

Job responsibilities:

  • Ensure the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and consents to the collection of a blood sample
  • Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
  • Ensuring each sample is stored in appropriate containers
  • Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm identity
  • Checking patient identification and confirming whenever possible
  • Recording collection of blood samples in a patient record in accordance with practice procedure
  • Ensuring the samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
  • Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
  • Notifying the clinical team of any significant patient issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Phlebotomy qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Phlebotomy Qualification
  • English and Maths GCSE (Grace C/Grade 3 or above)

Desirable

  • Experience in General Practice
  • Experience of SystmOne
  • Experience of the ICE system
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Phlebotomy qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Phlebotomy Qualification
  • English and Maths GCSE (Grace C/Grade 3 or above)

Desirable

  • Experience in General Practice
  • Experience of SystmOne
  • Experience of the ICE system

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

The Long Buckby Practice

Address

24 Station Road

Long Buckby

Northamptonshire

NN6 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.longbuckbypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Long Buckby Practice

Address

24 Station Road

Long Buckby

Northamptonshire

NN6 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.longbuckbypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Katherine Deaville

katherinedeaville@nhs.net

07773422177

Details

Date posted

23 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3611-23-0000

Job locations

24 Station Road

Long Buckby

Northamptonshire

NN6 7QB


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