Job summary
PHLEBOTOMIST - General Practice
Bristol
Downend Health Group
An
exciting opportunity is available for a phlebotomist to join a large,
forward-thinking Practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person
with a can do attitude to join our nursing team.
We
are based over 2 sites very close to each other and we offer a full complement
of general practice services. Our Practices consists of doctors, nurses, nurse
practitioner, phlebotomists, paramedics, and pharmacists which are supported by
a fantastic admin team.
We
are offering 20 hours, shift pattern to be discussed with the successful
applicant. Salary will be based on experience.
Closing date Wednesday
19th July 2024.
If
you are interested in coming to work with us or would like more information,
then please contact Anna Byrne-Young via email anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
Please
read the person specification for this role. Applications via NHS jobs please.
Main duties of the job
The
Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend
Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery.
They
will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work
well within the clinical team.
They
will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict
confidentiality and clinical governance.
They
will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location
of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness.
About us
Downend Health Group was formed in 2018 due to the merger of two well established practices located in the suburbs of Bristol, The Willow Surgery and Christchurch Family Medical Centre. The Group operates from two purpose-built premises located less than a mile apart and situated close to Page Park, Staple Hill.
This excellent facility offers patients a family friendly service with efficient and easy access to a highly trained team of health care professionals. The medical team comprises GPs, clinical pharmacists, paramedics, nurses and phlebotomists.
The surgery provides modern healthcare services and both buildings offer a calm, welcoming environment for patients, with enhanced and pleasant working conditions for clinicians and staff. The GPs are enthusiastic about the capacity their premises provide as they can offer services to the wider community, including acupuncture, physiotherapy, and counselling.
Currently, we provide extended hour surgeries 7.15am to 6.45pm from Monday to Friday. We are currently closed on a Saturday and Sunday, but this could change in the future.
We use EMIS Web and electronic prescribing. We also use Docman scanning software to allow efficient scanning and letter management across both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST :
To provide and maintain
a high standard of phlebotomy care for patients
Be responsible for
performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples
RESPONSIBLE
TO :
Scheduled Care Nursing
Manager / Partner with Clinical Responsibility
Executive Managers for
Administrative purposes
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
The
Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend
Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery.
They
will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work
well within the clinical team.
They
will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict
confidentiality and clinical governance.
They
will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location
of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST :
To provide and maintain
a high standard of phlebotomy care for patients
Be responsible for
performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples
RESPONSIBLE
TO :
Scheduled Care Nursing
Manager / Partner with Clinical Responsibility
Executive Managers for
Administrative purposes
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
The
Phlebotomist will be able to perform venepuncture to patients registered with Downend
Health Group, at Christchurch Surgery and the Willow Surgery.
They
will be an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who is able to work
well within the clinical team.
They
will have an understanding, acceptance and adherence of the need for strict
confidentiality and clinical governance.
They
will be flexible to the service needs and be able to adapt times and location
of working, increasing hours if needed, to cover for holiday and sickness.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- as full training will be given
Qualifications
Essential
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict
- confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times; Mobile
- for travel between 2 sites
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients and colleagues
- Good personal organisation;
- Standard keyboard and computer skills;
- Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- as full training will be given
Qualifications
Essential
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict
- confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times; Mobile
- for travel between 2 sites
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients and colleagues
- Good personal organisation;
- Standard keyboard and computer skills;
- Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
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.
