About this role
Job summary
A busy 8-partner practice is seeking an enthusiastic Phlebotomist to join our friendly team at our Quarter Jack and Old Dispensary surgeries in Wimborne, Dorset. The Surgery is rated as Good by CQC and has high levels of patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be clinically skilled with general blood taking and NHS experience.
Working hours ideally to include Wednesdays and Fridays.
Main duties of the job
- Taking, collecting and storing samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Chaperoning
- Assisting with coils and implants and undertaking other duties as requested
About us
Our dynamic practice currently looks after 18,000 patients. We have 10 GPs and a highly supportive team of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, reception and administrative staff. The post holder will be a key team player in a patient-facing role with safety of our staff of utmost importance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Working under the supervision of the senior practice nurse and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
Collection of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures
Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 year phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Other experience
Desirable
- SystmOne knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- Phlebotomy 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 Quarter Jack Surgery
Address
Rodways Corner
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.quarterjacksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)