About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist to join our team, working 12 hours per week as required (salary pro-rata). The successful candidate will support the registered nursing team in delivering care to patients and acting on own initiative where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will form a part of the nursing team responsible for ensuring the practice provides an optimum service of care to the practice population. They will undertake phlebotomy and some administration duties.
About us
We are a fully staffed, supportive and dynamic practice with a clinical team compromising of 2 partners, 6 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs,1 pharmacist, Practice Nurses, HCAs and a complement of admin / managerial staff along with our reception team.
We work collaboratively with our PCN group and other practices. Our PCN staff include a pharmacist and physiotherapists and a social prescriber.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide care in accordance with instructions and recognised training received. This may involve some level of decision making and prioritising using guidelines developed in the treatment room team
Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all patients and carers
Identify the appropriate blood tests required either requested by GP, nurse or secondary care provider; or If the patient presents for monitoring of their chronic disease before their clinic appointment
Maintain the integrity of samples collected by processing immediately, either preparing for collection or appropriate storage.
Participate in a team approach to patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care team, medical staff and professionals allied to medicine.
Contribute to the legibility and accuracy of the patients care plan, records and other reports
Participate in team meetings
Assist with admin work as required, such as, support in flu clinics
Assist with stock control, stores ordering and general operational support
Undertake extended professional develneralopment
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 certificate in phlebotomy
- Commitment to develop new skills and attend relevant study sessions
Desirable
- Previous NHS or healthcare experience.
- Experience of taking blood samples from adults and, where required, children.
- Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a nursing setting
- Experience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries within health or social care
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP practice
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- An understanding of team dynamics
- An understanding of the role of General Practice and Primary Care Trusts within the wider NHS
- An understanding of the law relating to data protection confidentiality
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
- Ability to work without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post
- Able to refer to senior member of staff when appropriate and safer to do so
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to be flexible in relation to working hours (e.g., preparation of treatment room before opening)
- Access to reliable transport for means of travel
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
Stockwood Medical Centre
Address
Hollway Road
Bristol
BS14 8PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stockwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)