About this role
Job summary
GP Primary Choice are looking to welcome a Phlebotomist to provide a safe, professional, and efficient phlebotomy service to patients within the community and clinic setting across Colchester and Clacton. This position is offered on a full or part-time basis, 30-37.5 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract. Please note some weekend and bank holiday working is required.
We can consider two part-time applicants to work at each site but they would have to be flexible to travel occasionally to cover.
The post holder will be responsible for obtaining high-quality blood samples, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with organisational policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation.
Main duties of the job
Perform venepuncture procedures safely and competently in line with organisational policies and professional standards. Correctly identify patients and ensure accurate specimen labelling and documentation. Maintain specimen integrity through appropriate handling, storage, and transportation procedures. Provide reassurance and support to patients, adapting communication to individual needs. Adhere to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and sharps management policies. Escalate clinical concerns, incidents, or safeguarding concerns appropriately. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development. Participate in mandatory training and maintain ongoing competence in phlebotomy practice. Work flexibly across clinical locations as required to meet service needs, including Colchester Primary Care Centre, Fyatt Hospital, Harwich and Clacton Hospital. Participate in the phlebotomy clinical rota, which includes one set mandatory shift on a weekend, this could be a Saturday or Sunday as agreed, a month and one Bank Holiday working is required as agreed.
About us
GP Primary Choice Ltd is a primary care provider company based in North East Essex owned by the 32 GP Practices in the locality.Its purpose is to provide a vehicle and the skills to successfully bid for local services. By combining resources and expertise, the company will help to ensure that work appropriate for General Practice is maintained and developed in local practices to the benefit of patients, practices and the local health economy.
GP Primary Choice Ltd aims to be the provider of choice by being:
Locally run to meet local needs; Securing quality for our patients; Trusted and based on patient preference; Sustainable and viable We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the company, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Phlebotomy qualification or recognised venepuncture training
Desirable
Basic Life Support certification
Experience Essential
Evidence of competency in venepuncture procedures Understanding of infection prevention and control Knowledge of patient identification procedures Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Knowledge of health and safety requirements Previous experience undertaking venepuncture Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting Experience dealing with anxious or vulnerable patients
Desirable
Experience working within primary care or community services Knowledge of electronic patient record systems Experience supporting quality improvement activities
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Uni of Essex Knowledge Gateway
Parkside Office Village
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3ZL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)