About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our team based at our site on the outskirts of Maidstone.
The role will initially cover Tuesday and Friday clinics performing general phlebotomy tasks for our patients. You will be supported by a full nursing team and Health Care Assistants.
We are a four partner practice based in a purpose built building with on site parking. We have another site based in Staplehurst in Kent though this role will not initially have regular sessions at Staplehurst.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Pathological specimens:
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens namely intravenous blood samples as per instructions as recorded in the patient clinical records.
Administrative and professional qualifications:
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Certificate of Competency for Phlebotomy
Desirable
As above
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 Mote Medical Practice
Address St Saviours Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 9FL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.themotemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)