Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist

Job summary

Ranworth PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a healthcare assistant/phlebotomist to join our proactive team at the Ransworth Surgery in Clacton, on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours per week. 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. If you are an experienced phlebotomist/HCA looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample.
• Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Labelling, packaging and storing of samples correctly.
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters.

About us

Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.