Job summary
Proposed salary: Band 4.1 to 4.10 on the ABC pay scale, which is equivalent to £25,148.94 - £30,055.31 per
annum dependent on experience (pro rata)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday:
9:00 to 14:00. 25 hours per week.
Tenure: Fixed Term Contract to 31st January 2027
Base: East
Sussex
Main duties of the job
Working under the
direct supervision of the Lead Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific
guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the clinical team in
daily phlebotomy clinics within our Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service.
About us
Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77
NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in
Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients
- to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.
We work closely with GP
Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector.
These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that
offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the phlebotomist will:
- Assist the clinical team in the provision and
delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and
relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood
sample
- Collection of samples of blood in accordance
with training and procedure
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate
containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to
confirm patient identity
- Recording information on the clinical IT system
in accordance with ABC procedure
- Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of
phlebotomy equipment, adhering to all infection control guidelines
- Phlebotomy equipment and re-stocking
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting room
- Chaperoning duties
- To take part in meetings, supervision, training
as requested by the manager.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the phlebotomist will:
- Assist the clinical team in the provision and
delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
- Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and
relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood
sample
- Collection of samples of blood in accordance
with training and procedure
- Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate
containers
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to
confirm patient identity
- Recording information on the clinical IT system
in accordance with ABC procedure
- Processing and management of laboratory samples
requested by GPs/nurses
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of
phlebotomy equipment, adhering to all infection control guidelines
- Phlebotomy equipment and re-stocking
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting room
- Chaperoning duties
- To take part in meetings, supervision, training
as requested by the manager.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Professional, calm, and efficient manner
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Conflict resolution approach and positive levels of motivation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Knowledge of SystmOne Clinical System and ICE
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Phlebotomist - qualified to NVQ Level 2 Phlebotomy
- GCSE English and Mathematics to grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Health Care Service Certificate and or diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
- Verbal communication skills - ability to deal with people in person and over the telephone
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the team
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Flexible approach to undertaking a wide variety of tasks
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Professional, calm, and efficient manner
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Conflict resolution approach and positive levels of motivation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Knowledge of SystmOne Clinical System and ICE
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Phlebotomist - qualified to NVQ Level 2 Phlebotomy
- GCSE English and Mathematics to grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Health Care Service Certificate and or diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
- Verbal communication skills - ability to deal with people in person and over the telephone
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the team
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Flexible approach to undertaking a wide variety of tasks
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.
