About this role
Job summary
Some patients arrive feeling nervous about having blood taken. A calm voice, a steady hand and a little patience can make all the difference.
The Cornerstone Practice is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our treatment room team. This is a replacement post working 20 hours per week, 4 hours each day, Monday to Friday.
The hourly rate is £13.00.
You will run planned blood-taking clinics, make patients feel at ease and make sure samples are labelled and handled correctly. You will work closely with our clinical, reception and administration teams.
An immediate start is available, but we are happy to wait for the right person.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibility will be to provide a safe, reliable and friendly phlebotomy service for our patients.
Take blood samples from adults in line with practice procedures and your training
Confirm the patients identity and obtain consent before each procedure
Label, record, store and prepare samples correctly for collection
Keep the clinical room clean, safe and ready for the next patient
Maintain stock and report when supplies need ordering
Recognise when a patient is unwell and seek clinical help promptly
Record activity accurately in the patients clinical record
Follow infection prevention, sharps and clinical waste procedures
Treat patients with kindness, dignity and respect
Work with colleagues to keep clinics running safely and on time
About us
The Cornerstone Practice is based in the centre of March and cares for approximately 9,500 patients. We use SystmOne.
Our team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, advanced practitioners, treatment room nurses, healthcare assistants, a mental health practitioner and an experienced reception and administration team. We also work with pharmacy, physiotherapy and social prescribing colleagues.
We are a busy practice, but people help one another. We want someone who will take pride in giving patients a calm and dependable service and who will be comfortable asking for help when needed.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide phlebotomy clinics under the direction of the clinical team and in line with practice procedures.
Clinical responsibilities
Undertake venepuncture within their training and competence Check requests and patient details before taking samples Use the correct sample bottles and labelling procedures Prepare samples and paperwork for laboratory collection Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely Follow infection prevention and control procedures Respond appropriately to fainting, bleeding or other concerns and seek clinical support Maintain accurate and timely patient records Report incidents, errors or concerns promptly
Other responsibilities
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Follow practice policies, including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety Keep mandatory training up to date Monitor stock and help keep the clinical area organised Attend relevant practice meetings and training Work respectfully with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Phlebotomy training or a recognised venepuncture qualification Competent and experienced in taking blood samples from adults Understands patient identification, consent and safe sample labelling Understands infection prevention, sharps safety and confidentiality Calm and reassuring manner with patients Clear spoken and written communication Able to work accurately and follow procedures Reliable and able to manage a planned clinic Able to work 4 hours each day, Monday to Friday
Desirable
Previous experience in general practice or another NHS setting Experience of using SystmOne Current basic life support and infection prevention training
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 The Cornerstone Practice
Address Elwyn Road
March
Cambs
PE15 9BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornerstoneandmercheford.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)