About this role
Job summary
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly 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.
Hours will be a total of 20 per week over four mornings.
The practice is very committed to learning and education and are happy to support career progression in line with practice priorities. Therefore this is an opportunity to start a career leading for example to a health care assistant or nurse associate role.
An enhanced Adult and Child DBS shall be completed by the surgery on acceptance of the position.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy for patients with acute and chronic disease or other clinical requirements
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
About us
Bromyard is a delightful small market town set in a stunning rural area on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, an easy 25 min drive from Hereford, Worcester & Malvern, 40 min from Kidderminster/Droitwich
We have 9,500 patients, 6 Partners and 2 Salaried GPs in purpose built premises.
We are a Training and Dispensing Practice with linked Community Hospital, have an excellent Nursing Team including Nurse Practitioners/HCAs and are innovative and forward thinking.
We welcome qualified and experienced applicants or those looking for a new career to be fully trained by our knowledgeable and skilled nursing team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.
- Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
- Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Check patient identification against EMIS records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
- Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct nursing templates
- Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
- Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- 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
Nunwell Surgery
Address
10 Pump Street
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nunwellsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)