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Weston House Practice

Phlebotomist

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Job summary

Weston House Practice is looking for a part time phlebotomist to join our friendly team in Cheltenham caring for 19,500 patients over two sites. You will work as part of our supportive Nursing Team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of phlebotomy and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

  • Perform venepuncture to collect blood samples from patients using safe and hygienic techniques.
  • Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and handled for analysis.
  • Perform INR tests using INR Star, full training will be provided.
  • Maintain accurate records in SystmOne in compliance with clinical standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with Infection Control and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Support the nursing team in administrative tasks when required.

About us

Weston House Practice is based in St Paul's Medical Centre with a branch surgery at Up Hatherley in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire caring for 19,300 patients across both sites. We are a team of 8 GP partners, 6 Salaried GPs and an extended clinical team of 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs, & a phlebotomist. We are part of a PCN based in St Paul's Medical Centre. The practice benefits from a multidisciplinary team of clinical pharmacists, first contract practitioners, paramedics and social prescribers. We have a very good team ethos in the practice and work together to provide high quality care. Benefits include enrolment in the NHS pension scheme and free on-site parking at both sites.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5544-25-0000

Job locations

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Collet blood samples from patients using safe and hygienic techniques
  • Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and handled for analysis.
  • Perform INR tests using INR Star, with full training provided
  • Provide excellent patient care, ensuring patients feel at ease throughout each procedure
  • Maintain accurate records in compliance with clinical standards
  • Work collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver high-quality healthcare services
  • Support the nursing team in administrative tasks when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Collet blood samples from patients using safe and hygienic techniques
  • Ensure all samples are correctly labelled and handled for analysis.
  • Perform INR tests using INR Star, with full training provided
  • Provide excellent patient care, ensuring patients feel at ease throughout each procedure
  • Maintain accurate records in compliance with clinical standards
  • Work collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver high-quality healthcare services
  • Support the nursing team in administrative tasks when required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in phlebotomy is essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A compassionate and patient-focussed approach

Desirable

  • Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
  • Ability to work across two sites as required

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of phlebotomy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in phlebotomy is essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A compassionate and patient-focussed approach

Desirable

  • Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
  • Ability to work across two sites as required

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Weston House Practice

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


Employer's website

http://www.westonhousepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Weston House Practice

Address

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


Employer's website

http://www.westonhousepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mrs Laurella Parffrey

laurellaparffrey@nhs.net

01242215439

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5544-25-0000

Job locations

St Pauls Medical Centre

121 Swindon Road

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP


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