Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Phlebotomist to work at Cestria Health Centre.
The successful candidates will have experience of taking blood within a Primary Care setting. It is important that the post holder is able to remain calm under pressure, is efficient and organised.
The post holder will have SystmOne clinical system experience and knowledge of recording information in the Clinical system.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the delivery of Phlebotomy service in General Practice, working with the doctors and nursing team to bring medical services to the patients.
To ensure correct equipment is used and kept clean to prescribed guidelines for infection control protection.
Collection of blood samples in accordance with training and procedures
Record patient data in the clinical system
Ensure samples are labelled correctly and entered on ICE.
Maintain patient confidentiality and check patient demographics
Ensure enough consumables are available ahead of a clinic
Effectively manage their own time and workload
Liaise with clinicians over any concerns
About us
Our practice in Coxhoe with has 7100 patients. Cross-site working is possible. We have our own car park and staff kitchen and common room.We have a long-established practice based in the small market town of Chester le Street. We have a growing patient population, currently 12,700.There are 8 GP partners and several salaried doctors and Nurse Practitioners. Our organisation employs around 50 people and our Partner-Practice Manager is Denise Minnis. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
for Phelbotomist the duties are listed above.HCA's also welcome to apply. please see job description for HCA belowUndertake new patient health checksb. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmesc. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyd. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglye. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinicsg. Carry out BMI checks as directedh. Act as a chaperone as requiredi. Undertake venepuncturej. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsk. When trained, administer B12 injectionsl. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nursem. Carry out ECGs as requestedn. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationo. Provide support during minor operations as requiredp. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessionq. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancer. Ensure fridge temperatures are recorded on GP Teamnets. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policyt. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
for Phelbotomist the duties are listed above.HCA's also welcome to apply. please see job description for HCA belowUndertake new patient health checksb. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmesc. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accuratelyd. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordinglye. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredf. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinicsg. Carry out BMI checks as directedh. Act as a chaperone as requiredi. Undertake venepuncturej. When trained, administer flu vaccinationsk. When trained, administer B12 injectionsl. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nursem. Carry out ECGs as requestedn. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportationo. Provide support during minor operations as requiredp. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each sessionq. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidancer. Ensure fridge temperatures are recorded on GP Teamnets. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policyt. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy Certificate in phlebotomy or venepuncture Experience of using Vacuette collection tubes
Desirable
- HCA qualification S1 experience General Practice experience
Experience
Desirable
- HCA qualification
- S1 experience
- General Practice experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy Certificate in phlebotomy or venepuncture Experience of using Vacuette collection tubes
Desirable
- HCA qualification S1 experience General Practice experience
Experience
Desirable
- HCA qualification
- S1 experience
- General Practice 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.