PCN Phlebotomist

Job summary

• Working under the supervision of the PCN Manager and nursing teams and strictly in accordance with specific PCN/practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP or nurse practitioner.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

About us

We have an exciting opportunity for a phlebotomist to join our Primary Care Network, (PCN) based at the Fountains Health building and Garden Lane Medical Centre in Chester.

Chester Central PCN is a collaboration between six GP practices across central Chester with a combined population of 41,000. We have a number of additional roles in our PCN, including social prescribing link workers, paramedics, well-being coordinators and pharmacy teams.

Chester Central PCN includes the following practices:

Northgate Medical Centre

Northgate Village Surgery

The Elms Medical Practice

Garden Lane Medical Centre

Fountains Medical Practice

St Werburgh's Medical Practice for the Homeless