About this role
Job summary
Phlebotomist to cover maternity leave for the next 6 months. Providing venepuncture to the PCN patients who are booked into the PCN hub based at Richmond Medical Centre.
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Main duties of the job
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
Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records on Emis Web
The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
About us
Solihull South Central PCN, consists of Grafton Road Surgery, Hobs Moat Medical Centre, Richmond Medical Centre and St Margaret's Medical Practice
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a part time role working within the enhanced access service on a weekend.
The post-holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture, as requested by the clinical team, to the entitled patient population.
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
Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
Performing venepuncture in accordance with practice protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records on TPP SystmOne
The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Venepunture
Desirable
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Qualifications Essential
Qualification in venepuncture Good standard of general education
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 Richmond Medical Centre
Address 179 Richmond Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 7SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.richmondmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)