About this role
Job summary
The Bank Phlebotomist will provide a safe, effective and high-quality phlebotomy service for patients across Shrewsbury Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will primarily be based at the Shrewsbury Health Hub (Severn Fields Health Village, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ), but may be required to work across our member GP practices and support extended access services according to operational need.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking venepuncture procedures, processing pathology samples, maintaining accurate patient records and supporting the smooth operations of phlebotomy clinics.
About us
Shrewsbury PCN is a group of 11 GP practices working together to support just over 104,000 people living in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Our main aims are:
To address our wider population health needs and health inequalities.To ensure patients have access to a larger range of professional groups to aid health issues.To support clinical decision making.To make the best use of data and technology available to us.To work together more effectively.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Undertake venepuncture procedures for adults and paediatric patients.Perform blood collection procedures on patients with difficult venous access where competent to do so.Ensure all specimens are collected, labelled and handled in accordance with local protocols and pathology requirements.Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.Escalate clinical concerns appropriately.Administrative Duties
Record consultations and activities within EMIS.Use other systems including Accurx and TQuest as required.Label, prepare and process pathology samples.Support appointment management and clinic schedules.Maintain stock levels and consumables.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience as a Phlebotomist
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP practice
IT Skills Essential
Ability to use clinical systems
Desirable
Experience of EMIS, Accurx and TQuest
Clinical Skills Essential
Competent venepuncture skills including difficult bleeds
Desirable
Paediatric venepuncture experience
Other Essential
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Ability to support extended hours services
Qualifications Essential
Accredited Phlebotomy Training Certificate
Desirable
Care Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Shrewsbury Primary Care Network
Address Morgan Place
Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.shrewsburypcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)