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At Downend Health Group, we are looking for a part-time Phlebotomist (22 working hours per week) to perform health care for patients. The successful applicant will perform venepuncture to patients registered at Christchurch Surgery and Willow Surgery.
Job Responsibility:
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 procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate labelling of samples
Checking patient identification against electronic records and blood sampling request form before any sample taken
Recording collection of blood sample in patient electronic records in accordance with practice procedure
Correct disposal of Sharps
Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the correct laboratories in a timely fashion
Ensuring that any queries are discussed with Practice Nurse/Scheduled Care Lead or GP
Notifying GP/Practice Nurse of any significant patient issues
Performing any other tasks within the skills of the post holder as agreed with the Nursing Team Supervisor
Ensuring up to date with any mandatory training required of the post
Chaperoning clinicians, as requested
Requirements:
Able to communicate with patients and colleagues
Good personal organisation
Standard keyboard and computer skills
Have manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy
Experience of Phlebotomy
Experience of using EMIS Web
Experience of Primary Care
Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role as full training will be given
Specific training for phlebotomy
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Be organised and reliable
Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
Pleasant and articulate
Able to work under pressure
Able to work in a changing environment
To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature
Flexibility of working hours
Travel between 2 sites
Applicants must have current UK professional registration
Nice to have:
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills