Phlebotomist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our patients need someone who

• Puts them at ease
• Communicates clearly, and with empathy
• Builds trust and confidence
• Performs venepuncture safely, efficiently and with minimal discomfort
• Remains calm, patient and reassuring when they feel nervous or worried
• Delivers a high-quality service in a busy environment
• Treats everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Understands that a blood test is more than a clinical procedure it is an opportunity to provide a positive experience and contribute to their overall health care journey.

What you will be doing

• Delivering a high-quality phlebotomy service to a diverse patient population
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring all documentation is completed to the highest standard
• Managing your appointments effectively and contributing to the smooth running of clinics
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team
• Adhering to infection prevention and control procedures, health and safety requirements, and professional standards
• Responding professionally to changing priorities and service demands while maintaining a calm, patient focused approach
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of services, and helping to ensure our patients receive the best possible care and service.

Ready to join us

If you are looking for a rewarding role and becoming part of a great team of people, then please apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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.

Personal Qualities & 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, reliable and dependable;
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
• Friendly and empathetic;
• Able to work in a busy clinic setting;
• Able to work in a changing environment;
• Caring with a warm and friendly nature.

Qualifications

Essential

• Training and competence in phlebotomy

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Downend Health Group

Address

The Willow Surgery

Hill House Road, Downend

Bristol

BS16 5FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.downendhealthgroup.com (Opens in a new tab)