Phlebotomist

The main role is to take blood from patients as per instructions from the clinical team.

We use EMIS clinical system and the ICE system for blood tests. All specimens are processed at the laboratories in Maidstone Hospital. Samples are collected from the practice twice daily.

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Main Purpose of the post: To assist clinicians

in the care of practice patients namely to undertake the collection of blood

samples safely, efficiently and accurately to support the clinical diagnosis, treatment

and monitoring.

Pathological specimens

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens namely

intravenous blood samples as per instructions as recorded in the patient clinical

records.

Participate in the administrative and professional

responsibilities of the practice team.

(i)

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations are

recorded in the patient electronic records.

(ii)

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary

documentation associated with patient health care.

Special Requirements of the

Post

(i)

To have experience in intravenous extraction of

blood samples.

(ii)

Ability to self-motivate, organise and

prioritise workload.

(iii)

Excellent communications skills.

We are a forward thinking, innovative practice based over two sites. We have recently been inspected by CQC and are awaiting the results.

We are a four partner practice based on the outskirts of Maidstone with another site based at Staplehurst. Both sites have on site parking and are in pupose built buildings.

Qualifications

Essential: - Certificate of Competency for Phlebotomy

Desirable: - As above