Job summary
Do you like meeting people and working as part of a team? Can you put people at ease? Are you responsible and reliable? If so, we have a job for you!Blaina Medical Practice are looking to recruit a phlebotomist
The part time positions is 24 hours per week . The position will be worked over 4 days per week with an 8.00am start.
As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients which are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to quickly diagnose diseases and conditions. Phlebotomists are an instrumental part of the NHS team, making sure that the diagnosis of illness is done quickly and safely.
Previous experience and venepuncture qualification preferred
Main duties of the job
Who are we looking for?
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own! We're seeking to recruit a phlebotomists; with the right values and behaviours to work in our Medical Practice. Are you Trustworthy, Respectful, Caring? Do you act with integrity, kindness and Personal Responsibility? If so, we have a job for you!
The job would involve
About us
Blaina Medical Practice is a medium size practice with a stable list size of 6,500 patients based in the Blaenau Gwent Valleys, close to the Brecon Beacons National Park. We are a single site practice in a modern building which has been recently renovated to a high standard to include new consultation rooms, a new reception area and doctors lounge. The practice is well-run, has a manageable workload and serves a friendly practice population with a strong emphasis on community values. Blaina is easily commutable from Cardiff or Newport, and is close to the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny and the Usk Valley (our doctors currently live in Cardiff, Newport and Abergavenny). Youll enjoy working alongside an excellent clinical team comprising of 2 full time GP Partners, three salaried GPs, a prescribing practice nurse, a health care assistant, phlebotomists, NCN pharmacist, NCN mental health practitioner and an excellent administrative team. We are enthusiastic about teaching and aim to provide a supportive environment for our GP Trainees. We have two Trainers within the practice but all of our clinical team are happy to support our Trainees. We are a sociable practice and the GPs meet up over lunch in the lounge most days. We also have regular partnership meetings along with clinical and quality improvement meetings, and trainees are invited to participate in these. You will be encouraged to take part in all aspects of practice life and to become part of the team.
Job description
Job 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 the clinical IT system
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 NHS Trust laboratory staff
h. Recording Blood pressures and height and weight
i. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Job description
Job 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 the clinical IT system
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 NHS Trust laboratory staff
h. Recording Blood pressures and height and weight
i. Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy setting, working autonomously.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified In Venepuncture
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy setting, working autonomously.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified In Venepuncture
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).