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Phlebotomist

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

The closing date is 18 May 2025

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Job summary

Camberley Health Centre are seeking an experienced qualified phlebotomist to join our friendly practice team. We require a phlebotomist to work 15 - 20 hours per week over a variety of shifts

Main duties of the job

Primary Responsibilities:

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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota.

About us

We are a friendly Practice, serving a diverse community of approximately 10k patient list. With a multidisciplinary team comprising of GPs, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistant, Medical Administrator/Receptionists, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0037-25-0062

Job locations

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER


Camberley Health Centre

159 Frimley Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 2QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for a full job description, person specification and list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for a full job description, person specification and list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture
  • Good standard of general education

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

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

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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in venepuncture
  • Good standard of general education

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

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

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

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

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER


Employer's website

https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd

Address

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER


Employer's website

https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Advisor

Samantha Skocic

shcp.hrenquiries@nhs.net

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0037-25-0062

Job locations

Theta Building, Lyon Way

Frimley

Camberley

Surrey

GU16 7ER


Camberley Health Centre

159 Frimley Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 2QA


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