Job summary
Ardingly Court Surgery is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist
to work as part of our Nursing team. We are looking for someone who enjoys
working in a busy team environment and has a love of patient care.
The successful candidate will be suitably qualified
Phlebotomist who can deliver phlebotomy clinics independently* (*Training will be provided RE: IT systems and internal processes but candidate must be experienced in terms of phlebotomy skills).
Either:
Working part time delivering phlebotomy services.
Or work part time initially
and be willing (with training and supervision) to expand role over time to take on Health
Care Assistant (HCA) duties (detailed in Appendix) to increase overall hours.
Please indicate in your CV application how many hours per week
you would ideally like to work and if there are any restrictions to working days
and times (Monday Friday).
Also, please indicate if you would like to work purely as a phlebotomist,
or if you would opportunity to work as a Health Care Assistant.
We
are a team of 6 GPs, 3 practice nurses and 14 administrative staff. We are a
close knit and hardworking team
We
are based in Kemptown - which has good access to buses and is walking
distance from Brighton station.
Main duties of the job
You will be a member of a Primary Health Care team carrying
out the taking of blood from patients at the practice under clinical
supervision of the Practice Nurses, following evidence-based national and local
clinical governance principals.
Providing an efficient service to all patients and clinicians
ensuring that the work allocated to you is regularly prioritised and dealt
within deadlines set.
About us
NHS GP surgery based in Kemptown, Brighton
Benefits include NHS pension and training opportunities to develop into a Health Care Assistant.
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)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 clinical team of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Appendix RE Health Care Assistant role:
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Ordering and unpacking of
practice stock
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Support the practice with diabetes foot checks & Learning disability checks
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- If trained, administer flu vaccinations or other injections
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)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 clinical team of any significant patient issues
Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Appendix RE Health Care Assistant role:
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Ordering and unpacking of
practice stock
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Support the practice with diabetes foot checks & Learning disability checks
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- If trained, administer flu vaccinations or other injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
- Phlebotomy training and relevant updates
- Flexibility
- Strong attention to patient confidentiality
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Phlebotomy or equivalent
- Health Care Service Certificate and /or diplomas
- EMIS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
- Phlebotomy training and relevant updates
- Flexibility
- Strong attention to patient confidentiality
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Phlebotomy or equivalent
- Health Care Service Certificate and /or diplomas
- EMIS 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.