Bank Phlebotomist

The candidate

will form a part of the nursing team responsible for ensuring the practice

provides an optimum service of care to the practice population. They will

undertake phlebotomy and some administration duties.

care in accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This may

involve some level of decision making and prioritising using guidelines

developed in the treatment room team

and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers

Identify

the appropriate blood tests required either requested by GP, nurse or secondary

care provider; or If the patient presents for monitoring of their chronic

disease before their clinic appointment

Maintain

the integrity of samples collected by processing immediately, either preparing

for collection or appropriate storage.

Participate

in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care

team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine.

Contribute

to the legibility and accuracy of the patients care plan, records and other

reports

in team meetings

Assist with admin work as required, such as, support in flu clinics

Assist with stock control, stores ordering and general operational support

Undertake extended professional develneralopment

We are a fully

staffed, supportive and dynamic practice with a clinical team compromising of 2 partners, 6 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs,1 pharmacist,

Practice Nurses, HCAs and a complement of admin / managerial staff along with

our reception team.

We work

collaboratively with our PCN group and other practices. Our PCN staff include a

pharmacist and physiotherapists and a social prescriber.

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Essential: - .

Desirable: - .

Qualifications

Essential: - * Level 2 certificate in phlebotomy; - * Commitment to develop new skills and attend relevant study sessions

Experience

Desirable: - * Experience working in a GP practice

Personal Skills and Qualities