Job summary
We are a friendly and supportive, spacious 12500-patient practice.
Always is looking for the ways to improve patient services and to
develop our employees.
We are looking for a qualified Phlebotomist for our busy Medical centre.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample(s)
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records
The correct labelling, packaging and storing of ( various) samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters
Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Re-stocking clinical rooms
Provide excellent patient care and ensure a comfortable experience during blood collection
About us
We are a forward-thinking GP surgery in Lewisham and are looking for a hard-working,
friendly, experienced Phlebotomist to join our amazing team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample(s)
- Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- The correct labelling, packaging and storing of ( various) samples
- Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Re-stocking clinical rooms
- Provide excellent patient care and ensure a comfortable experience during blood collection
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample(s)
- Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- The correct labelling, packaging and storing of ( various) samples
- Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
- Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary forpatient related matters
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Re-stocking clinical rooms
- Provide excellent patient care and ensure a comfortable experience during blood collection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- - Proficient in venipuncture techniques and blood collection procedures
- - Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory testing processes
- - Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately label specimens
- - Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals
- - Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- - Proficient in venipuncture techniques and blood collection procedures
- - Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory testing processes
- - Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately label specimens
- - Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals
- - Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
