Phlebotomist

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.

Duties

This role's job duties include but are not exclusive to:

• 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

• Specific training for 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
• Able to communicate with patients and colleagues;
• Good personal organisation;
• Have manual dexterity to perform 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 in a changing environment;
• To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature;
• Flexibility of working hours;
• Travel between 2 sites at Christchurch Surgery and Willow Surgery

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible. Please Send your CV and covering letter to dhg-hr@nhs.net

Please note that previous applicants need not apply again.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent