About this role
Job summary
Stapenhill Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive clinical team within a busy GP Practice environment. You will assist the team in the provision of prescribed patient care, ensuring that samples are carefully and accurately labelled and prepared for collection.
You will need to be IT proficient as you must be able to manage your own clinic and record information in the patients notes after every sample taken. This patient-facing role is integral to supporting the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients by delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality blood collection service.
Working closely with our GPs, nursing team and clinical pharmacists, you will provide the foundations for chronic conditions care and will benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for ongoing professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes every day.
Working days and hours - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 1pm
Main duties of the job
Venepuncture
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Requesting pathology tests
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to nurses or GP
Excellent communication skills
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
You will deliver a professional phlebotomy service by obtaining patient consent, performing venepuncture safely and adhering to clinical protocols while providing an excellent patient experience. You will work independently in your own treatment room, managing a steady stream of pre-booked patient appointments, with some on the day more urgent slots. Clinics are fast paced with 5 minute appointments.
Spotless Accuracy. You will perform strict identification checks, label blood tubes, and update patient records on our computer system without errors.
Work collaboratively with clinicians and practice colleagues to support service delivery, contribute to audits and continuous improvement initiatives, and promote high standards of patient care.
About us
We are a highly productive Practice always looking to provide excellent care and new services to our patients.
We currently have two full-time Partners, assisted by five employed GP's, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, two Practice Nurses and one Healthcare Assistant and three Clinical Pharmacists.
With a patient list currently in excess of 9,500 and growing, and with the development of new services, we are seeking to recruit to address our future needs.
We are a friendly, well established Practice with high QOF scores and a Good CQC rating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
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 SystmOne clinical system
- 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
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the Nurse Manager
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
- Qualified in phlebotomy
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic skills operating SystmOne, IT systems and computers
- Able to communicate effectively in a sensitive manner
- Personal initiative and ability to prioritise own workload
Experience
Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience working as part of a team supporting others
- Previous experience of work in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a GP practice
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
Stapenhill Medical Centre
Address
Fyfield Road
Burton-on-trent
Staffordshire
DE15 9QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stapenhillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)