Phlebotomist

Job summary

Walton Medical Centre are currently looking for a qualified phlebotomist who has experience in taking bloods within either a primary care or hospital setting. The hours are between 30 and 37.5 per week.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to undertake the delivery of the phlebotomy service in general practice, working with the doctors and nursing team to bring medical services to the patients.

Walton is a warm and friendly seaside town surgery comprising of 2 partners, GPs, ANPs, paramedic, social prescriber, PCN GP care advisor, to name but a few. The practice is committed to the principles of the Improving Working Lives (IWL) Standards to provide a positive, employment friendly approach to the delivery of their healthcare service.

About us

The Colte Partnership is a GP super-partnership, formed in June 2017. It brought together 9 local GP surgeries across Colchester and Tendring, serving approx. 98,000 patients. With the combined workforce, skills and knowledge, we are in a unique position to assist our patients across the county. As well as general practice, we offer extended access appointments to enable all of our patients to access medical care at evening and weekends; we work collaboratively with external agencies to provide in home services and social prescribing; we are working to be at the forefront of clinical research; and have many more exciting ventures on the horizon. We also work as three collaborative primary care networks (PCNs) which span across Colchester and Tendring:

• Ambrose Avenue Group Practice, Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
• Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre & Rowhedge Medical Centre
• Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre & Wivenhoe Medical Centre

There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. You will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support). The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices.