Job summary
Camberley Health Centre are seeking an experienced qualified phlebotomist to join our
friendly practice team. We require a phlebotomist to work 3-4 sessions per week over a
variety of shifts.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the lead nurse and as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population. In addition, the Phlebotomist will be expected to support the nursing team on an as required basis.
Camberley Health Centre must ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors
such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
b. Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
c. Maintaining accurate patient records on Emis
d. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.
e. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
f. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
g. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Frimley Health
NHS Foundation Trust
h. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when
necessary for patient related matters
About us
Camberley Health Centre offers general medical services to the population of Camberley, Surrey and the surrounding area.
We are a friendly practice, serving a diverse community of approximately 9,000 patient list. With a multi-disciplinary team compromising of GP's, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare assistants, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for full job description, list of responsibilities and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for full job description, list of responsibilities and Person Specification
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS user skills
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venepuncture
- Good standard of general education
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.
