Phlebotomist

Processing and management of laboratory samples

requested by GPs/nurses

Requesting pathology tests

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Ability to work within own scope of practice and

understand when to refer to nurses or GP

Excellent communication skills

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and

may be subject to change as deemed necessary.

You will deliver a professional phlebotomy service by

obtaining patient consent, performing venepuncture safely and adhering to

clinical protocols while providing an excellent patient experience. You will

work independently in your own treatment room, managing a steady stream of

pre-booked patient appointments, with some on the day more urgent slots.

Clinics are fast paced with 5 minute appointments.

Spotless Accuracy. You will perform strict identification

checks, label blood tubes, and update patient records on our computer system

without errors.

Work collaboratively with clinicians and practice colleagues

to support service delivery, contribute to audits and continuous improvement

initiatives, and promote high standards of patient care.

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:

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

We are a highly productive Practice always looking to provide excellent care and new services to our patients.

We currently have two full-time Partners, assisted by five employed GP's, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, two Practice Nurses and one Healthcare Assistant and three Clinical Pharmacists.

With a patient list currently in excess of 9,500 and growing, and with the development of new services, we are seeking to recruit to address our future needs.

We are a friendly, well established Practice with high QOF scores and a Good CQC rating.

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent); - Qualified in phlebotomy

Knowledge and skills

Experience

Essential: - Qualified in Phlebotomy; - Experience working as part of a team supporting others; - Previous experience of work in a healthcare setting

Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a GP practice