About this role
Job summary
This is a position working within the nursing team for the role of part-time phlebotomist. The successful candidate will be providing blood drawing services to patients from an age range of 12 and older. Working closely with the wider nursing and clinical teams to ensure best practice, high standards of care and quality of service.
Please note this is a part time role offering 25 hours a week and additional Saturday clinics.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake the collection of intravenous blood samples
- Ensure the maintenance of treatment room equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
- Ensure accurate notes of all consultations are recorded contemporaneously in the patients electronic records
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
About us
We are a friendly and committed GP practice comprising of 7 GP partners, salaried GP's, allied healthcare professionals and an excellent nursing team of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and a supportive and experienced administration team. We are always delighted to welcome a new member to the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main component of this role is full responsibility to run the in-house phlebotomy service.
Other duties may include
- Support other members of the nursing team as required
- Chaperone duties if required for examinations
- Treatment room supplies
- In conjunction with the nursing team, ensure the maintenance of treatment room equipment and stock levels relating to patient care
Pathological specimens
- Undertake the collection of intravenous blood samples requested by the clinicians within the boundaries of personal qualification and competency, under supervision of the Practice Nurses
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Team Player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Focus on providing quality care
- Adherence to strict confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to provide quality care and understanding.
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care, GP practice, or community setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant phlebotomy qualification or evidence of competence
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 Saxon Spires Practice
Address
West Haddon Road
Guilsborough
Northampton
NN6 8QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.saxonspires.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)